Coming Home from the Marshes by Peter Henry Emerson

Coming Home from the Marshes 1886

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"Coming Home from the Marshes" (1886) by Peter Henry Emerson is a prime example of the photographer's "naturalistic" style, a reaction against the highly posed and manipulated aesthetics of Victorian photography. The image, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a group of figures, likely marsh workers, returning home after a day of labor. Emerson's use of a wide-angle lens and natural light creates a sense of depth and realism, capturing the figures in their natural environment. This work is significant for its focus on the everyday lives of ordinary people, setting the stage for the development of documentary photography.

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