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Breezy Marshland

Photograph
1881-1890 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

When Emerson was particularly satisfied with an image, he would publish it as a large individual print in two different ways: a ‘de luxe’ limited edition, presented on elegant India paper, and a standard edition on a lesser quality paper.
He published approximately seven images individually as ‘separate plates’. To further promote their unique appeal, as he did with all of his published works, he declared that the negatives, transparencies and plates would be destroyed so future reproductions could not be made. He was also strategic in making sure his works reached the collections of major art institutions.
He donated his single prints, books and portfolios to the Library at the South Kensington Museum (now the National Art Library at the V&A), The Royal Academy of Arts, and the Photographic Society (now The Royal Photographic Society), immediately after their publication to enhance his reputation.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleBreezy Marshland (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Photogravure
Brief description
Photograph, 'Breezy Marshland', by Peter Henry Emerson, Photogravure, 1881-1890.
Physical description
black and white photograph of hay cart on track
Dimensions
  • Image height: 36.5cm
  • Image width: 55cm
  • Paper height: 50cm
  • Paper width: 66.5cm
Styles
Credit line
Presented by P.H. Emerson, Esq. on 12 April, 1890
Summary
When Emerson was particularly satisfied with an image, he would publish it as a large individual print in two different ways: a ‘de luxe’ limited edition, presented on elegant India paper, and a standard edition on a lesser quality paper.
He published approximately seven images individually as ‘separate plates’. To further promote their unique appeal, as he did with all of his published works, he declared that the negatives, transparencies and plates would be destroyed so future reproductions could not be made. He was also strategic in making sure his works reached the collections of major art institutions.
He donated his single prints, books and portfolios to the Library at the South Kensington Museum (now the National Art Library at the V&A), The Royal Academy of Arts, and the Photographic Society (now The Royal Photographic Society), immediately after their publication to enhance his reputation.
Bibliographic reference
John Taylor The old order and the new: P H Emerson and photography, 1885-1895 Munich; New York; London: Prestel, 2006. 160p.: ill (some col). ISBN: 3791336991 / 9783791336992.
Other number
E.59-1890 - Previous number
Collection
Accession number
PH.2125-1896

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