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Snipe-Shooting

Peter Henry Emerson and T.F. Goodall

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of individuals standing in a marshy landscape with guns. The scene captures a group of people holding rifles while standing in shallow water, surrounded by a wetland. The water reflects the figures and the sky. In the background, there are a few trees and a cloudy sky. The individuals are dressed in appropriate clothing for the wetland, with one accompanied by a dog. The photograph portrays a sense of calm and expectation in the natural setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1886
Medium
platinum print
Dimensions
4374 × 2811 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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