Smelting on the River Blythe (Suffolk) Possibly 1883 - 1888

"Smelting on the River Blythe (Suffolk)" is a photogravure by British photographer Peter Henry Emerson, capturing a moment of rural life in the Suffolk countryside. Taken between 1883 and 1888, this work exemplifies Emerson's commitment to naturalism in photography. The image features a group of fishermen sorting their catch on the banks of the River Blythe, with a small village in the distance. Emerson's use of soft focus and natural lighting evokes the hazy atmosphere of the Suffolk landscape. The image is part of his book "Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads", a collection of photographs exploring the rural life of East Anglia.