Marsh with Ducks, 1990
Cibachrome photograph
26 3/4 x 39 3/4 inches
Frame: 27 1/2 x 40 1/2 inches
Frame: 27 1/2 x 40 1/2 inches
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Description
Seaton Smith's photograph, though ostensibly simple—a depiction of an indistinct reeded inlet—transcends its apparent ordinariness. By capturing this seemingly mundane scene, Smith elevates the everyday and offers a glimpse into a serene, pastoral landscape. The photograph effectively brings the idyllic vista to the viewer, eliminating the need for an active search and instead presenting a ready-made moment of tranquility and reflection.