A Suffolk Shrimper "Coming Ashore" c. 1883 - 1888

"A Suffolk Shrimper 'Coming Ashore'" is a platinum print photograph by Peter Henry Emerson, created between 1883 and 1888. The image depicts a single shrimping boat sailing towards the shore, with a second boat in the distance. Emerson's work is known for its naturalistic approach to photography, evident in the soft focus and lack of artificial lighting. This photograph, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, captures the essence of coastal life in Suffolk, England. Emerson's photographic style was influential in shaping the development of pictorialism, a movement that emphasized the aesthetic qualities of photography.