Footbridge Near Tottenham c. 1880s

"Footbridge Near Tottenham", a photo by Peter Henry Emerson from the 1880s, captures the quiet beauty of a rural English landscape. The image showcases a simple wooden footbridge spanning a winding river, with a solitary figure standing on it. The soft, muted tones and delicate detail of the scene are characteristic of Emerson's approach to photography, which emphasized naturalism and sought to emulate the aesthetic of painting. This photo is a testament to Emerson's keen eye for capturing the subtle beauty of the everyday, a hallmark of his contributions to the Pictorialist movement. The photograph is currently located in The Art Institute of Chicago.