Václav Havel – The Ruler, Slavkov u Brna 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
Slavkov Castle, 28 October 1990.
The photograph was taken during a break in tense negotiations over the constitutional structure of the Czechoslovak federation. It was one of several attempts to reach an agreement between the two republics about the future of their common state.
Reaching an agreement between the politicians was far from easy.
During a break, Václav sat down in a "royal" armchair in one of the castle's lounges. Surrounded by his advisers, he laughed and declared that if he were a ruler, he wouldn't waste time arguing – he'd simply issue a decree and that would settle everything.
Anyone who knew Václav knows how much he loved to laugh and what a wonderful sense of humour he had.