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Tulips (Sculpture of Light)

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Handmade gelatin silver print created in darkroom.

Mounted with archival passepartout and backboard — ready for framing.

Limited edition fine art object.

Tulips is a study of form and harmony. Three buds, bathed in studio light, are transformed into an abstract, sensual sculpture — emphasized by the deep tones of an analog Gelatin Silver Print. This print is 2/10, an exceptionally early edition in the series.

This print has been sold. A new print from this series is coming soon.

Availability: 8 in stock

Each print ships with a physical Certificate of Authenticity — signed, numbered, and permanent.

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Technique
Handmade gelatin silver print
Edition
2/10
Print size
30 × 40 cm
Mounted size
40 × 50 cm with mat + backboard
Paper
Ilford Multigrade FB Fiber Base
Signature
Signed by the artist
Numbering
Numbered limited edition
Certificate
Certificate of authenticity included
Frame
Not included

Tulips (Sculpture of Light) — black and white tulip photograph, copy 2/10

The black and white tulip photograph Tulips moves beyond classic floral arrangement and enters the realm of pure form. Three buds, captured in perfect balance and ascent, represent not only beauty but hidden strength, unity and elegance. This is print 2/10 from the limited edition — a handmade gelatin silver print from the darkroom.

About the photograph

The smooth, velvet surfaces of the buds are sculpted by light, making them appear like marble sculptures emerging from complete darkness. Through this minimalist composition, the emotion is quiet and sophisticated, relying on pure form and contrast.

The title Sculpture of Light is not accidental — light here is not illumination, but material. It carves shapes from darkness, the way a sculptor would liberate a figure from stone. The tulips cease to be flowers and become form.

The analog process

Shot on classic black-and-white film, where every transition of tone and shadow is meticulously captured. Using controlled studio lighting (Godox), the buds gain a three-dimensional, dramatic quality.

Each print is a unique work created in the darkroom. The gelatin silver print technique is essential — it allows the black background to be the deepest possible, while the whites and light gray transitions on the buds remain radiant and luminous, giving the image a tangible texture and tonal depth that digital printing cannot match.

Shipping and framing

The print arrives carefully packaged, mounted with mat, ready for framing. The frame is not included so you can choose one that best suits the space. Acid-free framing with UV-protective glass is recommended for maximum longevity.

A certificate of authenticity is provided with every print.

Details

Details:
• Medium: Gelatin silver print on fiber paper
• Mounting: Passepartout + backboard
• Edition: 2/10
• Signature: Yes
• Frame: Not included

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A preview of how this print may look once framed and hung.

Tulips (Sculpture of Light)
Anatomy of a Silver Gelatin Print
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SILVER GELATIN PRINT

The photograph is handcrafted in a traditional darkroom, hand-exposed and developed on premium Ilford Multigrade Fiber-Based (FB) or RC paper. Using classic silver halide chemistry, this authentic analog process guarantees exquisite tonal gradations, deep archival blacks, and a museum-grade lifespan of over 100 years.

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MUSEUM MATBOARD

Each artwork is hand-mounted in an acid-free museum matboard in an off-white shade. With a precise 45° bevel cut, the matboard isolates the photograph from the glass, creates a captivating gallery depth, and protects it for generations.

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BACKING BOARD

The back of the artwork is secured with a rigid, pH-neutral barrier board. This backing prevents the cotton paper from rippling and warping over the years, ensuring the print remains perfectly flat within its frame.

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