About the work
The Aiguille du Croissant (4259m), located between the Combin de Grafeneire (4314m) and the Combin de la Tsessette (4134m), is a summit traditionally used in the grande traversée des Combins, a major race linking all the 4000m peaks in the massif.
Although the aiguille is one of them, it is not included in the famous list of 82 summits over 4000m. It is nonetheless a demanding peak with a unique aesthetic...
This needle is aptly named. It looks like a beautiful crescent straight from the furnace of the massif's gods. Resting on a plateau of frozen rock, it points its domed, airy back towards the heavens...
In fact, I think that the names we attach to summits sometimes direct our vision too much. If we let ourselves be carried away for a moment by summit and its poetry, without dwelling on nomenclature, the lines it draws may evoke something quite different: the white flanks of a sleeping woman? the spine of an ice dragon from ancient times? in the mountains, there are no limits to creation, anything goes. At these altitudes, the imagination is completely free: it's a farandole of possibilities.
This shot, taken during a storm, invites the viewer to contemplate every detail. After a few minutes, lost in the dazzling white of the needle, he or she will see the hostile, mysterious summit de Grafeneire looming in the dark fog: yes, this is where the daring climbers will head to finish their ascent, when the spring snows have covered the sharp ice, allowing for a more serene journey. And below, to the left of the aiguille? an abyss of rock rushing towards the Glacier du Croissant; while, towards us, the Mur de la Côte indicates the route for the skilful visitor to the world above.
The contrasts in this photograph highlight the massive aspect of the needle, between light and shadow.
This work is unique. Its simplicity is its complexity.
Although the aiguille is one of them, it is not included in the famous list of 82 summits over 4000m. It is nonetheless a demanding peak with a unique aesthetic...
This needle is aptly named. It looks like a beautiful crescent straight from the furnace of the massif's gods. Resting on a plateau of frozen rock, it points its domed, airy back towards the heavens...
In fact, I think that the names we attach to summits sometimes direct our vision too much. If we let ourselves be carried away for a moment by summit and its poetry, without dwelling on nomenclature, the lines it draws may evoke something quite different: the white flanks of a sleeping woman? the spine of an ice dragon from ancient times? in the mountains, there are no limits to creation, anything goes. At these altitudes, the imagination is completely free: it's a farandole of possibilities.
This shot, taken during a storm, invites the viewer to contemplate every detail. After a few minutes, lost in the dazzling white of the needle, he or she will see the hostile, mysterious summit de Grafeneire looming in the dark fog: yes, this is where the daring climbers will head to finish their ascent, when the spring snows have covered the sharp ice, allowing for a more serene journey. And below, to the left of the aiguille? an abyss of rock rushing towards the Glacier du Croissant; while, towards us, the Mur de la Côte indicates the route for the skilful visitor to the world above.
The contrasts in this photograph highlight the massive aspect of the needle, between light and shadow.
This work is unique. Its simplicity is its complexity.
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prints are produced on museum-quality paper and protected by a transparent matte laminate.
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Aiguille du Croissant
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A magical vista for mountain lovers
Passionate about the mountains, in love with black-and-white photography, the images created by Thomas Crauwels can only seduce us. The purity of the lines, the simply unique viewpoints, the photographic work carried out by Thomas and the exceptional quality of prints make them works of art. From initial contact at the mountain show to home delivery, Thomas offers a highly professional service. We enjoy this magical view every day!
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Eve
We were bowled over!
My wife and I are amazed at the quality of print and the rendering of this magnificent photo. We had waited many years to put a picture on this blank wall because we had never "flashed" on a piece of art. Now we've found it, and it fits in perfectly at the entrance to our apartment. What's more, it depicts 3 summits that are particularly close to our hearts: the Weisshorn, Dent Blanche and the Matterhorn - quite a symbol...
We'd like to thank you again for your impeccable service (rapid response to enquiries, hyper-realistic projection of the work on the photos of the wall beforehand). In short, we have nothing to complain about and look forward to seeing you at an opening.
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Gabrielle & Gilles
We enjoy it every day!
As former inhabitants of Zermatt, it's hard to forget the Matterhorn, even in a new environment of mountains and nature.we discovered this large photo of the Matterhorn in a gallery, so strong and intense, it was impossible to forget it........ It became obvious that it should adorn our new apartment as a centerpiece.What's more, we had a very sympathetic contact with the artist, who came himself to deliver his work.It's very appreciable and adds a dimension to the object, to know its creator, his passion, the conditions under which it was taken.The texture of the photo resembles a painting, the lights play on it, Next the hours. It seems alive. A real daily pleasure!
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