Haymaker with Rake (Norfolk) c. 1883 - 1888

Peter Henry Emerson's "Haymaker with Rake (Norfolk)" is a photogravure print from the late 19th century. Emerson was a pioneer of the Pictorialist movement in photography, a style that emphasized artistic expression and aesthetic qualities in the medium. The image portrays a rural worker standing in a field, holding a rake. The composition is simple and direct, focusing on the figure and his surroundings. The soft, tonal quality of the photogravure process gives the photograph a painterly feel, highlighting the textures of the hay and the worker's clothing. This work exemplifies Emerson's interest in capturing the beauty and dignity of everyday life in the English countryside.