About the work
The Aiguille Verte (4122m) is a mythical summit in the Mont-Blanc massif. It stands alone, dominating the surrounding area. Far below, the remnants of the Mer de glace flow slowly down its flanks. The aiguille is massive and impressive. It is a fortress that has long remained unconquered: it succumbed to the reckless attempts of the famous Whymper on June 29, 1865; and, on the 14th of the same month Next, the intrepid English mountaineer triumphed over a small Valais rock called the Matterhorn.
This photograph of the Aiguille Verte is unique. I wanted to show the western side of this mountain by lining up the three main historic ascent routes, all of which are legendary. On the left, the unnamed ridge shimmers with ice and snow: it's the brightest part of the picture. In the center, the arête du Moine tears through the composition like a bolt of lightning. It gives this shot its full force. Between rock and ice, it rises powerfully to the heavens, piercing a thick sea of clouds. To the right, in the deep, mysterious shadow of this celestial kingdom, the Garden ridge remains unobtrusive, bathed in the deep blacks of the massif. In a Light-obscure, the Whymper couloir appears, perilous and inhospitable, despite being the simplest access route.
The strength of this photograph lies in its mastery of contrasts. Everything is there, harmoniously distributed: the brilliant whites of the needle embellished by the last rays of sunlight still touching the peaks; the play of powerful greys, outlining the foothills of summit; the ebony of the rocks flaying the wisps of creamy clouds... this work is a dream, a blend of impressions. Alive, it moves, comes alive. The attentive viewer feels the powerful breath of the wind; the tepidness of dying rays; the eternal, mystical silence of night settling in after a winter storm. Everything in this shot calls for verticality: ridges clash, rocks rise. Earth and sky resonate in unison.
With the Matterhorn, the Eiger and the Grandes Jorasses, this mountain is a challenge: it's a wild diamond.
This photograph of the Aiguille Verte is unique. I wanted to show the western side of this mountain by lining up the three main historic ascent routes, all of which are legendary. On the left, the unnamed ridge shimmers with ice and snow: it's the brightest part of the picture. In the center, the arête du Moine tears through the composition like a bolt of lightning. It gives this shot its full force. Between rock and ice, it rises powerfully to the heavens, piercing a thick sea of clouds. To the right, in the deep, mysterious shadow of this celestial kingdom, the Garden ridge remains unobtrusive, bathed in the deep blacks of the massif. In a Light-obscure, the Whymper couloir appears, perilous and inhospitable, despite being the simplest access route.
The strength of this photograph lies in its mastery of contrasts. Everything is there, harmoniously distributed: the brilliant whites of the needle embellished by the last rays of sunlight still touching the peaks; the play of powerful greys, outlining the foothills of summit; the ebony of the rocks flaying the wisps of creamy clouds... this work is a dream, a blend of impressions. Alive, it moves, comes alive. The attentive viewer feels the powerful breath of the wind; the tepidness of dying rays; the eternal, mystical silence of night settling in after a winter storm. Everything in this shot calls for verticality: ridges clash, rocks rise. Earth and sky resonate in unison.
With the Matterhorn, the Eiger and the Grandes Jorasses, this mountain is a challenge: it's a wild diamond.
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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 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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Corinne & Werner
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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