The Long Arm c. 20th century

"The Long Arm" is a striking photogravure by George Davison, a prominent figure in the Pictorialist movement. This small-scale print, created around the turn of the 20th century, showcases Davison's masterful use of light and shadow to evoke a sense of drama and mystery. The composition focuses on a solitary tree, its long, twisted branch reaching out like an arm across the landscape, against the backdrop of a hazy, distant horizon. Davison's work, characterized by soft focus and evocative imagery, aimed to elevate photography to the status of fine art.