Peter Henry Collection (#2)

Water-Lillies Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
Water-Lillies; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 12.4 x 28.3 cm (4 7, 8 x 11 1, 8 in.)

Broadman Cottage Peter Henry Emerson British
A Broadmans Cottage; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 22.7 x 28.9 cm (8 15, 16 x 11 3, 8 in.)

Marshman Going Cut Schoof-Stuff Peter Henry Emerson
Marshman Going to Cut Schoof-Stuff; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 20.2 x 28.7 cm (7 15, 16 x 11 5, 16 in.)

Fowler Return Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
The Fowlers Return; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 17.6 x 28.4 cm (6 15, 16 x 11 3, 16 in.)

Rowing Home Schoof-Stuff Peter Henry Emerson
Rowing Home the Schoof-Stuff; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 14.1 x 28.3 cm (5 9, 16 x 11 1, 8 in.)

Garden Suffolk Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
A Garden End. Suffolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 28.4 x 23.5 cm (11 3, 16 x 9 1, 4 in.)

Setting Up Bow-Net Peter Henry Emerson British
Setting Up the Bow-Net; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 26.7 x 22.2 cm (10 1, 2 x 8 3, 4 in.)

Gunner Working Up Fowl Peter Henry Emerson British
Gunner Working Up to Fowl; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 18.9 x 28.7 cm (7 7, 16 x 11 5, 16 in.)

Poling Marsh Hay Peter Henry Emerson British
Poling the Marsh Hay; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 23.3 x 28.7 cm (9 3, 16 x 11 5, 16 in.)

Setting Bow-Net Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
Setting the Bow-Net; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 16.4 x 28.9 cm (6 7, 16 x 11 3, 8 in.)

Grindstone Suffolk Farmyard Peter Henry Emerson
At the Grindstone - a Suffolk Farmyard; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 26.8 x 22.7 cm (10 9, 16 x 8 15, 16 in.)

Snipe-Shooting Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
Snipe-Shooting; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 18.4 x 28.6 cm (7 1, 4 x 11 1, 4 in.)

Ruined Water-Mill Peter Henry Emerson British
A Ruined Water-Mill; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 26.8 x 22.2 cm (10 9, 16 x 8 3, 4 in.)

Haymaker Rake Norfolk Peter Henry Emerson British
Haymaker with Rake. Norfolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 27.8 x 19.7 cm (10 15, 16 x 7 3, 4 in.)

First Frost Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
The First Frost; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 20.5 x 28.7 cm (8 1, 16 x 11 5, 16 in.)

Quanting Marsh Hay Peter Henry Emerson British
Quanting the Marsh Hay; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 15.7 x 23.3 cm (6 3, 16 x 9 3, 16 in.)

Reedy Marge Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
The Reedy Marge; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1887; Photogravure; 11.9 x 27.5 cm (4 11, 16 x 10 13, 16 in.)

Fencing Suffolk Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
Fencing in Suffolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 16 x 26.7 cm (6 5, 16 x 10 1, 2 in.)

Blackshore River Bylthe Suffolk Peter Henry Emerson
Blackshore, River Bylthe. Suffolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 14 x 26.5 cm (5 1, 2 x 10 7, 16 in.)

Flowers Mere Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
Flowers of the Mere; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1887; Photogravure; 7.1 x 7.1 cm (2 13, 16 x 2 13, 16 in.)

Brickfield River Bure Norfolk Peter Henry Emerson
Brickfield on the River Bure. Norfolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 27.8 x 13 cm (10 15, 16 x 5 1, 8 in.)

Basket=Maker Norfolk Peter Henry Emerson British
The Basket=Maker. Norfolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 24.4 x 29.2 cm (9 5, 8 x 11 1, 2 in.)

Osier=Peeling Norfolk Peter Henry Emerson British
Osier=Peeling. Norfolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 21.3 x 28.3 cm (8 3, 8 x 11 1, 8 in.)

Furze=Cutting Suffolk Common Peter Henry Emerson
Furze=Cutting on a Suffolk Common; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 21.7 x 29.4 cm (8 9, 16 x 11 9, 16 in.)

Farm Broad Norfolk Peter Henry Emerson British
The Farm by the Broad. Norfolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 18.4 x 26.5 cm (7 1, 4 x 10 7, 16 in.)

Covert Corner Norfolk Peter Henry Emerson British
At the Covert Corner. Norfolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 23.5 x 20.6 cm (9 1, 4 x 8 1, 8 in.)

Leafless March Suffolk Peter Henry Emerson British
Leafless March. Suffolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 24.4 x 23.5 cm (9 5, 8 x 9 1, 4 in.)

Eel=Picking Suffolk Waters Peter Henry Emerson
Eel=Picking in Suffolk Waters; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 18.4 x 22.9 cm (7 1, 4 x 9 in.)

Fringe Mere Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
The Fringe of the Mere; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 10.2 x 22.1 cm (4 x 8 11, 16 in.)

Barley-Harvest Suffolk Peter Henry Emerson British
In the Barley-Harvest. Suffolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 23.8 x 24.4 cm (9 3, 8 x 9 5, 8 in.)

Smelting River Blythe Suffolk Peter Henry Emerson
Smelting on the River Blythe. Suffolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 20 x 28.6 cm (7 7, 8 x 11 1, 4 in.)

Shocking Corn Norfolk Peter Henry Emerson British
Shocking Corn. Norfolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 16.7 x 16.4 cm (6 9, 16 x 6 7, 16 in.)

Colts Norfolk Marsh Peter Henry Emerson British
Colts on a Norfolk Marsh; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 11.9 x 18.3 cm (4 11, 16 x 7 3, 16 in.)

Autumn Floods Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
Autumn Floods; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1887; Photogravure; 13.8 x 19.8 cm (5 7, 16 x 7 13, 16 in.)

Haysel Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
The Haysel; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1887; Photogravure; 14.1 x 25.1 cm (5 9, 16 x 9 7, 8 in.)

Toad Path Early Spring Norfolk Peter Henry Emerson
A Toad in the Path: Early Spring in Norfolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 16 x 26.2 cm (6 5, 16 x 10 5, 16 in.)

Suffolk Shrimper Coming Ashore Peter Henry Emerson
A Suffolk Shrimper Coming Ashore; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 13.7 x 11.9 cm (5 3, 8 x 4 11, 16 in.)

Brickmaking Norfolk Peter Henry Emerson British
Brickmaking. Norfolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 17.6 x 19.4 cm (6 15, 16 x 7 5, 8 in.)

Winds Dike Norfolk Peter Henry Emerson British
Where Winds the Dike. Norfolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 11.9 x 14.6 cm (4 11, 16 x 5 3, 4 in.)

Poacher Hare View Suffolk Peter Henry Emerson
The Poacher - A Hare in View. Suffolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 28.4 x 23.7 cm (11 3, 16 x 9 5, 16 in.)

Water-Babies Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
Water-Babies; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1887; Photogravure; 15.9 x 12.2 cm (6 1, 4 x 4 13, 16 in.)

March Pastoral Suffolk Peter Henry Emerson British
A March Pastoral. Suffolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 11.3 x 23.2 cm (4 7, 16 x 9 1, 8 in.)

Suffolk Shrimper Going Off Peter Henry Emerson
A Suffolk Shrimper Going Off; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 14 x 13.5 cm (5 1, 2 x 5 5, 16 in.)

Slippery Path Winter Scene Norfolk Peter Henry
A Slippery Path - Winter Scene. Norfolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 22.9 x 20.5 cm (9 x 8 1, 16 in.)

Grey Day Pastoral Peter Henry Emerson British
A Grey Day Pastoral; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1887; Photogravure; 8.1 x 16.4 cm (3 3, 16 x 6 7, 16 in.)

Mending Wherry Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
Mending the Wherry; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888 - 1889; Photogravure; 22.5 x 27.3 cm (8 7, 8 x 10 3, 4 in.)

Stiff Pull Suffolk Peter Henry Emerson British
A Stiff Pull. Suffolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); 1888; Photogravure; 20.8 x 28.6 cm (8 3, 16 x 11 1, 4 in.)

Evening Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
Evening; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 16.7 x 28.6 cm (6 9, 16 x 11 1, 4 in.)

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Peter Henry Emerson, a British-born photographer and naturalist, found inspiration in the picturesque landscapes of Cattle Marshes and the Norfolk Broads. His works captured the essence of rural life in the late 19th century. In his photograph "A Stiff Pull, " taken in the 1880s and printed in 1887, Dr. Peter Henry Emerson showcases the physical exertion required by those living on Cattle Marshes. The image depicts a group of individuals straining against their oars as they navigate through marshy waters. Emerson's series "Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads" from 1885-86 offers an intimate glimpse into daily activities within this unique ecosystem. In "Gunner Working Up To Fowl, " he captures a hunter preparing for his pursuit amidst tall reeds, showcasing both man's relationship with nature and his desire to conquer it. Another striking piece is "Poling the Marsh Hay. " Here, Emerson highlights laborers using long poles to gather hay from waterlogged fields - a testament to their resilience and resourcefulness. Emerson also delves into tranquil scenes such as "Water-Lilies" and "Gathering Water-Lilies. " These photographs showcase delicate blooms floating gracefully upon still waters, inviting viewers to appreciate nature's beauty up close. The artist's attention to detail extends beyond flora; he also documents human interactions with these landscapes. In "Rowing Home the Schoof-Stuff, " we witness men rowing boats laden with harvested crops towards shore - an arduous yet necessary task for sustenance. "Cantley: Wherries Waiting for the Turn of Tide" portrays traditional wherries patiently awaiting favorable conditions before continuing their journeys along riverside towns like Cantley. This image encapsulates both tranquility and anticipation within one frame. Lastly, Emerson explores Haunt Pike - perhaps inspired by his Cuban roots - capturing its mystique through photography. The haunting beauty of this location is palpable, drawing viewers into its depths.