DISCOVERART

Peter Henry Emerson

A Stiff Pull, (Suffolk)

c. 1883/87, printed 1888
Photogravure, plate IV from "Pictures of East Anglian Life," published by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington (1888)
20.8 × 28.7 cm (8.2 × 11.3 in)

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

View at artic.edu ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by Peter Henry Emerson

Taking Up the Eel NetTaking Up the Eel NetGathering Water-LiliesGathering Water-LiliesSetting the BownetSetting the BownetComing Home from the MarshesComing Home from the MarshesSnipe-ShootingSnipe-ShootingPoling the Marsh HayPoling the Marsh HayRowing Home the Schoof-StuffRowing Home the Schoof-StuffCantley: Wherries Waiting for the Turn of the TideCantley: Wherries Waiting for the Turn of the Tide

More like this

Rural Scene In Central Maine, Many Oxen Are Still UsedLewis Wickes Hine — Rural Scene In Central Maine, Many Oxen PlowingCharles Émile Jacque — PlowingThe StormCharles Émile Jacque — The StormFarmer behind the PloughAnton Mauve — Farmer behind the PloughAttelage de BoeufsCharles Jacque — Attelage de BoeufsPlowingCharles Jacque — PlowingLe RouleauCharles Jacque — Le RouleauThe SowerJean-François Millet — The SowerEveningJacques Adrien Lavieille — EveningFlock of Sheep at the Edge of a WoodCharles Émile Jacque — Flock of Sheep at the Edge of a Wood