Peter Henry Emerson
Toil and Grime
1887
Unflinching in its portrayal of maritime labor's harsh realities, Emerson's work exemplifies his belief that photography should reveal truth rather than romanticize industrial life.
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- Photoetching, pl. XI from the album "Wild Life on a Tidal Water: The Adventures of a House-Boat and Her Crew" (1890)
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