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The Plain

Collector Grade · C- Rarity · Common Deal · Fair Confidence · Medium
Hardcover (Landscape Quarto) hardcover English 96 pages 25.3 x 30.2 x 1.6 cm 954g

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Rarity 0/100 · Collector 0/100 · Deal 52.15/100 · Listings: 20 · Avg price: $58.47 · Min price: $37.81

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Description

The Plain employs a restrained visual approach to explore the natural and human-altered landscapes of the Lincolnshire Plain. Melanie Friend focuses on the interplay between open spaces, agricultural fields, and elements of rural industry, using a calm, observant perspective that brings attention to subtle environmental narratives.

The photographs in The Plain present quiet scenes that evoke themes of isolation, transformation, and the passage of time in a distinctly English setting. Friend’s methodical framing and subdued palette create a contemplative mood, inviting the viewer to consider the complex interactions between land, labor, and memory in this particular region.

Published by DEWI LEWIS in 2020, the 96-page book offers a focused visual study that balances documentary clarity with poetic sensibility.