In the Yarmouth River 1887

"In the Yarmouth River" (1887) by Peter Henry Emerson is a platinum print depicting a scene of boats at the Yarmouth River in England. This photograph, now in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, embodies Emerson's "Naturalistic Photography" approach, focusing on capturing the authentic beauty of the everyday. The soft, tonal range of the print, evocative of a misty day, highlights the subtle details of the boats, figures, and landscape, further emphasizing the naturalism of the scene. Emerson’s work challenged the traditional, more posed style of photography prevalent at the time, advocating for a more candid and documentary approach, contributing to the evolution of the art form.