Kelmscott Manot: The Thames Near the Manor 1896

Frederick H. Evans's "Kelmscott Manor: The Thames Near the Manor" is a striking example of the photographer's signature style of pictorialism. The 1896 photograph features a serene landscape of a river winding through a woodland, captured in Evans's signature soft-focus, and evocative, painterly manner. The hazy, ethereal quality of the image, achieved through careful use of light and exposure, enhances the romantic and melancholic atmosphere. It's a testament to Evans's mastery of the photographic medium, transforming a simple natural scene into a powerful work of art.