summit of the Matterhorn: Verticality and Majesty
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Close-up on the north face of the Matterhorn, the most famous mountain in the Alps and probably in the world. I had been dreaming of doing this work for years, until that precious day when the impetuous winds plastered the summit. Sovereign of the Swiss Alps dressed in his majestic white coat. In this astonishing photograph, I wanted to highlight the implacable verticality of its northern face which, like an impassable wall, dominates the horizon. By getting closer to the Matterhorn, I also wanted to highlight the fabulous crossing that leads to its summit. I had the chance to do it, with the precious help of Vivian Bruchez, and I keep a grandiose and unforgettable memory of it.Our journey begins on the left of the photograph. On his print in large format, we can see the fixed ropes that open the way to the summit of the Matterhorn. Then, we go through a last section in the snow, the same one that cost the lives of four climbers in 1865, during the first ascent of the mountain by Edward Whymper. We then continue to the Swiss summit , on which there is a statue of Saint Bernard. Then, we start the crossing of the ridge, a fascinating line that takes shape between earth and sky. We oscillate between the south face of the Matterhorn and its gaping precipice leading to Cervinia, and its more welcoming north face. A last jump to cross and we finally arrived on the Italian summit . A metal cross, the ultimate symbol of the mountain, opens its arms to us. Heroes of the day, we made it! After so much effort and in spite of the tiredness which crushes us, it is time to breathe.
I was so moved to reach this cross. After having devoted 13 years of my life to photographing the Matterhorn, we were finally together. Because this is how I see my art. Servant of the high mountains. I am always on the lookout for the perfect conditions that will allow me to highlight its beauty. Unceasingly, I try to immortalize the summits under a new light. At the edge of their soul. And, more than anything, I feed my photographs with the intense emotions I feel when I contemplate them. Alpine giants that haunt my dreams and inspire me forever.
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frame
Contemporary
frame
Passe-Partout ?
Without
Passe-Partout
Size (+2'500 CHF)
100 x 150 cm limited à 5 prints +2'500 CHF
Size
100 x 150 cm limited à 5 prints +2'500 CHF
Value of your work
CHF 4,500
- Shipped in 5 - 15 days?
- Fast and secure global delivery
- Try the work for free at home for 14 days
Other desires? Contact us
Description
Close-up on the north face of the Matterhorn, the most famous mountain in the Alps and probably in the world. I had been dreaming of doing this work for years, until that precious day when the impetuous winds plastered the summit. Sovereign of the Swiss Alps dressed in his majestic white coat. In this astonishing photograph, I wanted to highlight the implacable verticality of its northern face which, like an impassable wall, dominates the horizon. By getting closer to the Matterhorn, I also wanted to highlight the fabulous crossing that leads to its summit. I had the chance to do it, with the precious help of Vivian Bruchez, and I keep a grandiose and unforgettable memory of it.
Our journey begins on the left of the photograph. On his print in large format, we can see the fixed ropes that open the way to the summit of the Matterhorn. Then, we go through a last section in the snow, the same one that cost the lives of four climbers in 1865, during the first ascent of the mountain by Edward Whymper. We then continue to the Swiss summit , on which there is a statue of Saint Bernard. Then, we start the crossing of the ridge, a fascinating line that takes shape between earth and sky. We oscillate between the south face of the Matterhorn and its gaping precipice leading to Cervinia, and its more welcoming north face. A last jump to cross and we finally arrived on the Italian summit . A metal cross, the ultimate symbol of the mountain, opens its arms to us. Heroes of the day, we made it! After so much effort and in spite of the tiredness which crushes us, it is time to breathe.
I was so moved to reach this cross. After having devoted 13 years of my life to photographing the Matterhorn, we were finally together. Because this is how I see my art. Servant of the high mountains. I am always on the lookout for the perfect conditions that will allow me to highlight its beauty. Unceasingly, I try to immortalize the summits under a new light. At the edge of their soul. And, more than anything, I feed my photographs with the intense emotions I feel when I contemplate them. Alpine giants that haunt my dreams and inspire me forever.
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