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Poling the Marsh Hay, Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads, 1886 (photo)
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Poling the Marsh Hay, Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads, 1886 (photo)
STC119911 Poling the Marsh Hay, Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads, 1886 (photo) by Emerson, Peter (1856-1936) & Goodall, Thomas (1857-1944); 23.5x29.5 cm; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22217016
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Agricultural Labourer Crop Differential Focusing East Anglia Fen Country Harvest Marsh Naturalistic Photography Poll Reaper Reed Rushes Wheelbarrow Clip Reap
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Poling the Marsh Hay - A Glimpse into Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads, 1886
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. This photograph, titled "Poling the Marsh Hay" offers a fascinating glimpse into the rural life and breathtaking landscape of the Norfolk Broads in 19th-century England. Captured by renowned photographers Peter Emerson and Thomas Goodall, this timeless image measures 23.5x29.5 cm and is part of a private collection known as The Stapleton Collection. The scene depicts a group of hardworking agricultural laborers engaged in the arduous task of cutting rushes in the marshy terrain. With their scythes in hand, these dedicated workers meticulously reap through the fen country, skillfully maneuvering around wheelbarrows filled with harvested hay. Differential focusing adds depth to this naturalistic composition, drawing attention to each individual worker's contribution to this vital harvest. Among them stands a woman, defying traditional gender roles as she actively participates alongside her male counterparts. The photographer's keen eye captures not only human labor but also showcases the beauty of nature surrounding them - lush reeds sway gently in harmony with their diligent efforts. This remarkable print serves as an ode to both human resilience and East Anglia's rich agricultural heritage. It invites viewers to appreciate not only the physical exertion required for such work but also highlights how man harmoniously coexists with his environment while harnessing its resources for sustenance. Bridgeman Images proudly presents
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