Artwork
Photographer Working, River North Esk, Kincardineshire
Photographer Working, River North Esk, Kincardineshire is a photographic photography by Samuel Bourne. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A black-and-white photograph captures a serene river landscape, taken from a high vantage point.
About this work
Overview
A black-and-white photograph captures a serene river landscape, taken from a high vantage point. The image shows a rocky riverbed, forested hillside, and evergreen-covered background hills.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts a photographer at work on the right side of the image, operating a tripod. This inclusion suggests a self-referential or meta-quality to the work, highlighting the process of photography itself.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by soft lighting and quiet tones, with no harsh shadows. The photograph was originally captured on glass negative and later reproduced.
History & Provenance
The print is one of 25 modern reproductions made from a glass negative held in the Royal Photographic Society Collection.
Artist & collection
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