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Cutting the Gladdon, Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads, c. 1886 (photo)
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Cutting the Gladdon, Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads, c. 1886 (photo)
STC119905 Cutting the Gladdon, Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads, c.1886 (photo) by Emerson, Peter (1856-1936) & Goodall, Thomas (1857-1944); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22363140
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Agricultural Labourer Differential Focusing East Anglia Fen Country Hook Marsh Naturalistic Photography Reaper Reed Rush
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Cutting the Gladdon - A Glimpse into Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads
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. This photo print, titled "Cutting the Gladdon" offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the vibrant life and breathtaking landscapes of the Norfolk Broads in 1886. Captured by renowned photographers Peter Emerson and Thomas Goodall, this image takes us back to a time when rural East Anglia thrived with agricultural laborers working amidst marshy fen country. In this scene, we witness an agricultural worker skillfully wielding a reaping hook from his boat. With focused determination, he cuts through thick rushes and reeds known as gladdons – essential materials used for various purposes in that era. The differential focusing technique employed by Emerson and Goodall allows us to appreciate both the worker's intense concentration and the picturesque surroundings that envelop him. The tranquil beauty of this photograph transports us to an era where manual labor was intertwined with nature's bounty. It serves as a testament to human resilience, highlighting how these hardworking individuals shaped their environment while harmoniously coexisting with it. As part of The Stapleton Collection housed in a private collection, this remarkable piece captures not only historical significance but also showcases naturalistic photography at its finest. Its inclusion within Bridgeman Images' extensive catalog ensures that admirers of fine art can relish in its timeless charm for generations to come.
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