Cantley: Wherries Waiting for the Turn of the Tide
Emerson, Peter Henry · British
1886
- Medium
- platinum print
- Classification
- Photograph
- Period
- 1876 to 1900
- Image size
- 4009 × 2660px
Description
The image displays a waterside view captured from a slightly elevated angle. A solitary house with several sailboats is seen on the horizon, alongside a calm water surface reflecting the boats and trees. The color palette is monochromatic, with various shades of gray. In the foreground, a grassy shore leads to the still water, with tree reflections adding to the scene's natural beauty.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).