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Cutting the Gladdon

Peter Henry Emerson and T.F. Goodall

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing on a small wooden boat among tall reeds, using a long pole to navigate the marshy water. The man is wearing work clothes and a hat. In the background are two dark silhouettes of buildings and sparse trees. The sky is overcast. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones. The focus is soft, with a brush-like quality to the natural elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1886
Medium
platinum print
Dimensions
3331 × 2609 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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