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The Marshes in June

Peter Henry Emerson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pastoral landscape viewed from ground level. The horizon is low, with a vast open sky dominating the upper portion of the image. In the foreground, two figures are on a grassy field, one facing away and blurred, the other smaller and off to the left. Beyond them, a group of sheep is scattered, creating gentle arcs with their woolly shapes. The color palette is sepia tones, giving the scene a warm feel. The overall impression conveys tranquility and openness, emphasized by the expansive sky and earthy hues of the field.

Artwork Details

Date
1890-1891, printed 1893
Medium
photogravure
Dimensions
7341 × 4402 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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