About the work
From nothingness springs light, and when chaos invades the sky, the mountain is reborn more powerful than ever. Tearing through the clouds as it pierces our souls. In the foreground of this dazzling work, the Jungfrau rises victoriously, supported a few metres further on by the Wengen-Jungfrau. Two summits in unison, chanting the grandeur of the Alps. One made of rock, the other of ice, they play with light and shadow to establish their presence. In the background, the Mönch echoes an age-old hymn to the queen of mountains and the wonder of nature. Of this illustrious triptych of bernese alps, only the Eiger is hidden in the mist, swallowed up, ogre that it is, by the appalling storm.
With gale-force winds battering the Swiss Alps in the middle of the day, I set off to meet Jungfrau and the Mönch, in the grip of the fury of the elements. Aboard a helicopter like on a ship, we face winds of over 120 km/h. We face the raging currents and try to get closer to summits. At times, we struggle to get closer, hoping to see these whitened colossi appear through the clouds. Just a few seconds of mad promise, an open window on the blaze of nature's indomitable grandeur.
But the storm resists and the operation is tricky. Again and again, we reposition ourselves, braving the storm and banishing the deadly doubts from our minds. Until the moment arrives. That precise moment when Jungfrau and the Mönch reveal themselves to us, more striking than ever. But in these extreme conditions, will I be able to photograph them? Tossed about by the winds, will I be able to capture a clear image? Faced with the dance of the clouds, will I be able to focus perfectly? Once back on earth, I discover my work. And, my eyes filled with the beauty of the world, emotion overwhelms me. This is the picture I wanted to create, the sensations I wanted to convey. The strength and splendour of the fabulous mountains of bernese alps. A royal and universal apparition whose abstract beauty lifts us beyond ourselves. To faraway lands that touch our hearts. Fiery paradises that awaken us forever.
With gale-force winds battering the Swiss Alps in the middle of the day, I set off to meet Jungfrau and the Mönch, in the grip of the fury of the elements. Aboard a helicopter like on a ship, we face winds of over 120 km/h. We face the raging currents and try to get closer to summits. At times, we struggle to get closer, hoping to see these whitened colossi appear through the clouds. Just a few seconds of mad promise, an open window on the blaze of nature's indomitable grandeur.
But the storm resists and the operation is tricky. Again and again, we reposition ourselves, braving the storm and banishing the deadly doubts from our minds. Until the moment arrives. That precise moment when Jungfrau and the Mönch reveal themselves to us, more striking than ever. But in these extreme conditions, will I be able to photograph them? Tossed about by the winds, will I be able to capture a clear image? Faced with the dance of the clouds, will I be able to focus perfectly? Once back on earth, I discover my work. And, my eyes filled with the beauty of the world, emotion overwhelms me. This is the picture I wanted to create, the sensations I wanted to convey. The strength and splendour of the fabulous mountains of bernese alps. A royal and universal apparition whose abstract beauty lifts us beyond ourselves. To faraway lands that touch our hearts. Fiery paradises that awaken us forever.
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prints are produced on museum-quality paper and protected by a transparent matte laminate.
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The works are signed by Thomas Crauwels. A certificate of authenticity will be provided upon purchase.
Mönch - Jungfrau
Genesis
Bernese Alps
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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!
By
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!
By
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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Gabrielle & Gilles
