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A Rushy Shore

Peter Henry Emerson

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a wetland landscape with a horizon showing silhouettes of bare trees, small houses, and a windmill. Long grasses grow out of the water with their reflection visible in the calm surface. The scene is in a soft, monochrome palette dominated by shades of grey and taupe, evoking a calm and quiet atmosphere. The textures are gentle with smooth transitions between elements, suggesting either an early morning or late afternoon under an overcast sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1886
Medium
platinum print
Dimensions
4048 × 2759 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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