In Dock 1887

"In Dock" is a photo by Peter Henry Emerson, captured in 1887. The image shows a sailing ship docked in a harbor, with several figures tending to the vessel. Emerson was a pioneer of the Pictorialist movement, a style of photography that emphasized artistic expression and sought to elevate photography to the level of fine art. This image reflects Emerson's commitment to capturing realistic scenes with a sense of poetic beauty. The scene is composed in a way that highlights the textures and details of the ship, the dock, and the water, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The figures in the foreground add a human element to the composition, giving a sense of scale and activity to the scene.