At the Ferry–A Misty Morning Possibly 1890 - 1893

"At the Ferry–A Misty Morning" is a photo by Peter Henry Emerson, a pioneer of pictorialism. The image depicts a horse-drawn cart laden with milk churns, moving through a hazy landscape. The composition focuses on the cart, emphasizing its rustic details and the soft, diffused light that casts a sense of mystery over the scene. The mist and the blurry figures in the background create a dreamy atmosphere that captures the quiet beauty of rural England, a theme prominent in Emerson's work. This image is a testament to Emerson's innovative approach to photography, using natural light and soft focus to achieve a painterly quality, a defining characteristic of the pictorialist movement.