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Meeting at a country gate CC73_01502
MICKLETON, Gloucestershire. A couple posing by a gate with the spire of St Lawrences Church and surrounding countryside in the background. Photographed by Henry Taunt (active 1860-1922). Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 5303987
Filename: cc73_01502.jpg
Size: 4939 x 3816 (12.0MB)
Date: 25th July 2011
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
Owner URL: www.englishheritageimages.com
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Meeting at a Country Gate: A Moment of Rural Romance by Henry Taunt This evocative photograph, titled "Meeting at a Country Gate," captures a tender moment of rural romance, as a couple embraces each other by an old, weathered gate. The scene unfolds in the picturesque village of Mickleton, Gloucestershire, with the majestic spire of St. Lawrence's Church rising in the background. Photographed by the renowned English photographer Henry Taunt (active 1860-1922), this image invites us to step back in time and experience the simple pleasures of a bygone era. The soft, dappled sunlight filters through the trees, casting a warm glow over the couple as they share a loving embrace. The surrounding countryside, with its lush greenery and rolling hills, adds to the idyllic setting. The gate, a symbol of entry and new beginnings, frames the couple and the landscape, drawing our attention to the beauty and intimacy of the moment. Henry Taunt, a master of capturing the essence of rural life, expertly uses the natural light, composition, and the couple's connection to create a timeless image that resonates with viewers even today. This photograph is a testament to the enduring power of love and the charm of the English countryside.
