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Emerson Peter Henry Collection (#3)

"Capturing the Essence of Ware, Herts in the 1880s: The Visionary Lens of Emerson Peter Henry" Step back in time to the enchanting landscapes of Ware

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: Cutting the Gladdon, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

Cutting the Gladdon, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Cutting the Gladdon, 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. xxxii from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: The Village of Horning, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

The Village of Horning, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Village of Horning, 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. v from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: Coming Home from the Marshes, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

Coming Home from the Marshes, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Coming Home from the Marshes, 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. i from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: Haymaker with Rake (Norfolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

Haymaker with Rake (Norfolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Haymaker with Rake (Norfolk), c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, plate xxxi from " pictures of east anglian life, " published by sampson low, marston

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: Haddon Hall, From the Meadows, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

Haddon Hall, From the Meadows, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Haddon Hall, From the Meadows, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate xxxiii from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume ii" (1888); edition 109/250

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: Cattle on the Marshes, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

Cattle on the Marshes, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Cattle on the Marshes, 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. xxx from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: Brickmaking (Norfolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

Brickmaking (Norfolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Brickmaking (Norfolk), c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. xxii from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: Broxbourne Church, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

Broxbourne Church, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Broxbourne Church, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate xx from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume i" (1888); edition 109/250

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: Breydon Smelters, 1887. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

Breydon Smelters, 1887. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Breydon Smelters, 1887. A work made of photoetching, pl. xxii from the album " wild life on a tidal water: the adventures of a house-boat and her crew" (1890); edition 270/500

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: Bound for the North Sea, 1887. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

Bound for the North Sea, 1887. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Bound for the North Sea, 1887. A work made of photoetching, pl. viii from the album " wild life on a tidal water: the adventures of a house-boat and her crew" (1890); edition 270/500

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: Bound for the North River, 1887. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

Bound for the North River, 1887. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Bound for the North River, 1887. A work made of photoetching, pl. v from the album " wild life on a tidal water: the adventures of a house-boat and her crew" (1890); edition 270/50

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: A Marsh Farm, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

A Marsh Farm, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Marsh Farm, 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. xxix from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: Blackshore, River Blythe (Suffolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888

Blackshore, River Blythe (Suffolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888
Blackshore, River Blythe (Suffolk), c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. xvi from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: A March Pastoral (Suffolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

A March Pastoral (Suffolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A March Pastoral (Suffolk), c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. xii from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: A Broadmans Cottage, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

A Broadmans Cottage, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Broadmans Cottage, 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. iii from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: At the Covert Corner (Norfolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

At the Covert Corner (Norfolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
At the Covert Corner (Norfolk), c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. xi from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: An Autumn Morning, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

An Autumn Morning, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
An Autumn Morning, 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. xxxviii from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: A Yarmouth Row, 1887. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

A Yarmouth Row, 1887. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Yarmouth Row, 1887. A work made of photoetching, pl. xxv from the album " wild life on a tidal water: the adventures of a house-boat and her crew" (1890); edition 270/500

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: A Way Across the Marshes, c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

A Way Across the Marshes, c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Way Across the Marshes, c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. xix from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: A Suffolk Shrimper 'Going Off', c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888

A Suffolk Shrimper "Going Off", c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888
A Suffolk Shrimper " Going Off", c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. xxv from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: A Toad in the Path: Early Spring in Norfolk, c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888

A Toad in the Path: Early Spring in Norfolk, c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888
A Toad in the Path: Early Spring in Norfolk, c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. xxvii from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: The Poacher - A Hare in View, (Suffolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888

The Poacher - A Hare in View, (Suffolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888
The Poacher - A Hare in View, (Suffolk), c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, plate ii from " pictures of east anglian life, " published by sampson low, marston

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: A Stiff Pull, (Suffolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

A Stiff Pull, (Suffolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Stiff Pull, (Suffolk), c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, plate iv from " pictures of east anglian life, " published by sampson low, marston, searle & rivington (1888)

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: A Suffolk Shrimper 'Coming Ashore', c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888

A Suffolk Shrimper "Coming Ashore", c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888
A Suffolk Shrimper " Coming Ashore", c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. xxvi from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: In the Haysel (Norfolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

In the Haysel (Norfolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
In the Haysel (Norfolk), c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, frontispiece from " pictures of east anglian life, " published by sampson low, marston

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: A Slippery Path - Winter Scene (Norfolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888

A Slippery Path - Winter Scene (Norfolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888
A Slippery Path - Winter Scene (Norfolk), c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, plate xxxiii from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: Water-Lilies, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

Water-Lilies, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Water-Lilies, 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. viii from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: Leafless March (Suffolk), 1878 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

Leafless March (Suffolk), 1878 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Leafless March (Suffolk), 1878/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. iii from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: A Sailing Match at Horning, 1885, printed 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

A Sailing Match at Horning, 1885, printed 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Sailing Match at Horning, 1885, printed 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. iv from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: A Rushy Shore, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

A Rushy Shore, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Rushy Shore, 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. xxxv from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: A Rope Walk, 1887. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

A Rope Walk, 1887. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Rope Walk, 1887. A work made of photoetching, pl. xxviii from the album " wild life on a tidal water: the adventures of a house-boat and her crew" (1890); edition 270/500

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: A Reed Boat-House, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

A Reed Boat-House, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Reed Boat-House, 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. xxxi from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: A Reed-Cutter at Work, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

A Reed-Cutter at Work, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Reed-Cutter at Work, 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. xxv from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: Gathering Water-Lilies, 1886, printed 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

Gathering Water-Lilies, 1886, printed 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Gathering Water-Lilies, 1886, printed 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. ix from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: A Quiet Nook in Beresford Dale, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

A Quiet Nook in Beresford Dale, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Quiet Nook in Beresford Dale, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate liii from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume ii" (1888); edition 109/250

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: Colts on a Norfolk Marsh, 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

Colts on a Norfolk Marsh, 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Colts on a Norfolk Marsh, 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. v from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: A Norfolk Flower, 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

A Norfolk Flower, 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Norfolk Flower, 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. xxxii from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: A Norfolk Boat-Yard, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

A Norfolk Boat-Yard, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Norfolk Boat-Yard, 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. xiii from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: Where Winds the Dike (Norfolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

Where Winds the Dike (Norfolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Where Winds the Dike (Norfolk), c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. xviii from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: The Shoot, Amwell Magna Fishery, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

The Shoot, Amwell Magna Fishery, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Shoot, Amwell Magna Fishery, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate vi from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume i" (1888); edition 109/250

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: The Old Rye House, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

The Old Rye House, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Old Rye House, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate xiii from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume i" (1888); edition 109/250

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: The Last of the Ebb-Great Yarmouth from Breydon, 1887. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

The Last of the Ebb-Great Yarmouth from Breydon, 1887. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Last of the Ebb-Great Yarmouth from Breydon, 1887. A work made of photoetching, pl. xxx from the album " wild life on a tidal water

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: The Fringe of the Marsh, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

The Fringe of the Marsh, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Fringe of the Marsh, 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. xxxix from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: The Crown Inn, Borxbourne, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

The Crown Inn, Borxbourne, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Crown Inn, Borxbourne, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate xxi from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume i" (1888); edition 109/250

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: The Clay Mill (Norfolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

The Clay Mill (Norfolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Clay Mill (Norfolk), c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. xxi from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: Smelting on the River Blythe (Suffolk), 1883 / 87, printed 1888

Smelting on the River Blythe (Suffolk), 1883 / 87, printed 1888
Smelting on the River Blythe (Suffolk), 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. vi from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: Quanting the Gladdon, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

Quanting the Gladdon, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Quanting the Gladdon, 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. xxxiv from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

Background imageEmerson Peter Henry Collection: Osier-Peeling (Norfolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

Osier-Peeling (Norfolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Osier-Peeling (Norfolk), c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. xiv from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)




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"Capturing the Essence of Ware, Herts in the 1880s: The Visionary Lens of Emerson Peter Henry" Step back in time to the enchanting landscapes of Ware, Herts during the 1880s through the remarkable photographs by Peter Henry Emerson. This visionary creator transports us to a bygone era with his captivating imagery. One such masterpiece is "The October Hole, Near Hoddesdon, " where Emerson skillfully captures nature's vibrant hues and serene beauty. In "The Ferry Boat Inn, Tottenham, " he invites us to experience a moment of tranquility along the riverbank, immersing ourselves in its timeless charm. Emerson's lens also turns towards Stanstead from the Lea, offering a breathtaking vista that showcases both natural splendor and human ingenuity. His photograph titled "Rope-Spinning" reveals an intimate glimpse into traditional craftsmanship that was prevalent during this period. As we journey further along his photographic odyssey, we encounter "Rowsley Bridge on the Derwent, " where Emerson expertly frames architectural marvels against picturesque surroundings. In "The River Stort, " he captures flowing waters that seem to whisper tales of forgotten times. "The Old Order and the New" presents a thought-provoking contrast between tradition and progress as seen through Emerson's discerning eye. Meanwhile, "The Farm by the Broad (Norfolk)" transports us to rural Norfolk with its idyllic scenery and rustic charm. Emerson's lens then takes us closer to everyday life with images like "Ricking the Reed. " Here we witness laborious tasks carried out with dedication and precision. And in "Poplars and Pollards on the Lea, Near Broxbourne, " he immortalizes nature's majesty amidst man-made structures. Finally, we are greeted by bustling scenes captured in "Return of Shrimpers. " This lively photograph encapsulates not only livelihood but also community spirit, reminding us of the vibrant tapestry that weaves through history.