“The Ferry” by Peter Henry Emerson (1887) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago.

The Ferry

The Ferry

TitleThe Ferry
ArtistPeter Henry Emerson English, born Cuba, 1856–1936
Date1887 19th century
MediumPhotoetching, pl. XXV from the album "Wild Life on a Tidal Water: The Adventures of a House-Boat and Her Crew" (1890)
Classificationphotograph
OriginEngland England
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineErnest Kahn Endowment; Arnold Crane Endowment; Photography and Media Purchase Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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Updated 2026-09-05