Pepperharrow Park, Surrey
1852–54
Medium
Albumen silver print from paper negative
Dimensions
11 1/4 x 15 1/4
Classification
Photographs
Department
Photographs
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gilman Collection, Purchase, Ann Tenenbaum and Thomas H. Lee Gift, 2005
Accession Number
2005.100.756
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Art Historical Context
In the serene landscape of *Pepperharrow Park Surrey* (1852–54), British photographer Benjamin Brecknell captures the timeless beauty of an English parkland, dotted with majestic trees. Created during the nascent era of photography, this image reflects the mid-19th-century fascination with nature's grandeur, evoking the picturesque ideals of Romanticism. Turner's work as one of Britain's pioneering photographers highlights the countryside's tranquil allure, inviting viewers to linger amid ancient oaks and rolling grounds. Printed as an albumen silver print from a paper negative—a hallmark of ...