• Peter Henry Emerson (1856-1936)

The authenticity and simplicity of rural life in East Anglia, highlighting the struggles and hardships of the working class.

• Peter Henry Emerson (1856-1936)

Year-long exploration of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads, capturing seasonal changes and the intersection of nature and human life.

• Peter Henry Emerson (1856-1936)

Poetic exploration of East Anglian marshlands, reflecting themes of ephemerality and introspection.

• Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)

A 30-year-long project documenting over 80 Native American tribes, showcasing traditional customs and lifeways through sepia-toned photogravures.

• Victor Albert Prout (1835-1877)

Panoramic photographs presenting the Thames as both a natural marvel and a cultural emblem of Victorian Britain.

• John Thomson (1837-1921)

Ethnographic and artistic exploration of social and cultural traditions in 19th-century China.

• Paul Strand (1890-1976)

Portrayal of rural Italian village life, revealing intimate details of community members in domestic and communal spaces, highlighting unromanticized realities of post-war Italy.

• Doris Ulmann (1882-1934)

African American life and culture in rural South Carolina during an era of social and cultural transition.

• August Sander (1876-1964)

Typological photographic study documenting German societal archetypes through seven thematic groups, spanning decades and social strata.