Václav Havel – Stormy Atlantic, Portugal 1990 | Fine Art Photography – 17 × 17 cm Edition
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About the Edition
The 17 × 17 Edition is a collection of my original photographs presented in a compact, minimalist format. I print the photographs on high-quality Hahnemühle / Canson archival papers, with an emphasis on the long-term preservation of each work.
The framed version is mounted in a white bevel-cut mat and a natural oak frame with UV-protective glass. I personally sign each photograph on the reverse and include a caption indicating the place and date it was taken.
Technical Specifications
- Edition: 17 × 17
- Type: Fine Art Print
- Printing: Hahnemühle / Canson archival paper
- Overall framed dimensions: 26 × 26 cm
- Frame: natural oak, 1 cm profile
- Mounting: white bevel-cut mat
- Glass: UV-protective
- Signature: artist's signature and caption on the reverse of the photograph
- Care and Usage
- The photograph is printed on archival, pH-neutral materials. I recommend keeping it away from direct sunlight, high humidity and excessive temperatures.
- The photograph is intended for personal use and display in private spaces. Reproduction, publication or any other public use requires the author's prior written consent.
Story Behind the Photograph
The Atlantic is cold and unpredictable in December.
During an official visit to Portugal, Václav Havel was taken to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe.
Václav walked down the beach towards the sea and misjudged an incoming wave. The ocean caught him by surprise, and I managed to capture a moment that would have been almost impossible to arrange.
That's how one of my best-known photographs came about – a president caught off guard by the sea.
I got my shoes wet too.