Artwork preview

On the River Bure

Peter Henry Emerson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows sheep grazing on grass near a calm river that winds through the landscape. In the background, a line of trees divides the field from the sky. The river narrows and disappears into the distance. The sky is filled with large clouds casting shadows over the terrain. The color palette is grayscale with variations in light tones, giving the image a serene and tranquil quality.

Artwork Details

Date
1886
Medium
platinum print
Dimensions
4474 × 2526 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original