A Norfolk Flower Possibly 1883 - 1888

"A Norfolk Flower," a photo by Peter Henry Emerson, captures a young girl in a rural setting. Taken sometime between 1883 and 1888, this image is a prime example of Emerson’s "naturalistic" style of photography, which emphasized capturing life in its raw, unposed state. The image showcases a young girl, her face partially obscured by her bonnet and shawl, her melancholic expression hinting at the realities of life in Norfolk. This photograph is part of Emerson's collection of images, known as "Life and Landscape in Norfolk."