Lakeside Jetty Study 1 – Austria | Gerald Berghammer

LAKESIDE JETTY STUDY 1 – AUSTRIA | GERALD BERGHAMMER
Lakeside Jetty Study 1 is a minimalist black-and-white fine art photograph by Austrian photographer Gerald Berghammer, captured on analogue film at Lake Neusiedl, Austria, in 2015. A wooden jetty with a solitary bench extends into the lake beneath a broad, cloud-filled sky. The long exposure smooths the water and softens the moving clouds, while the weathered timber and dark outline of the bench remain clearly defined.

The boards lead the eye through the foreground towards the empty seat and the open water beyond. Their texture gives the scene a tactile quality, contrasting with the pale surface of the lake. A low shoreline anchors the distance, while sweeping cloud formations suggest changing weather above the quiet water.

Facing the lake, the bench invites the viewer to imagine sitting at the water’s edge and watching the sky. It introduces a familiar human element into an otherwise open landscape. Within the square composition, the firm lines of the jetty balance the softer shapes of water, distant land and clouds, creating a sense of space and stillness.

The photograph’s subtle grey tones and clear perspective complement contemporary, minimalist and classic interiors. Its timber textures sit naturally alongside wood, stone and linen, while the open sky brings visual depth to a living room, private office or reception area.

Available from SILVERFINEART Gallery, Lakeside Jetty Study 1 is produced as a limited-edition artwork, individually made to order in your chosen size and finish. Each size has its own separate edition. Every artwork is hand-signed, titled, numbered and stamped on the reverse by Gerald Berghammer and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Each artwork is carefully packaged and shipped worldwide with full insurance and tracking.


MADE TO ORDER
Each fine art photograph is individually produced to order in your selected size and presentation. Choose from archival fine art prints, aluminium Dibond and carefully selected framing options to complement your interior and personal preferences.


EDITION NUMBERS
Each photograph is produced in strictly limited editions, with a separate edition for each available size. Every artwork is hand-signed, titled, numbered and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Once an edition has sold out, the photograph will no longer be produced in that size.

FINE ART PRINT ONLY
Printed as an archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta, with a 4 cm white border for easy framing. Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta is a premium FineArt inkjet paper made from 100% cotton, featuring a baryta coating, a finely textured surface and an elegant glossy finish. It combines the distinctive feel of cotton rag with the classic look of baryta photographic paper.


BLACK-AND-WHITE PHOTO ON DIBOND – ILFORD BLACK-AND-WHITE PAPER
This black-and-white print is produced on Ilford panchromatic photographic paper, offering excellent contrast, fine detail and rich tonal gradations. Brilliant whites and deep blacks give the image strong impact, while high optical density preserves the original tonality with crisp contrast. For added protection, the print is finished with a protective laminate.

The print is professionally mounted to an aluminium Dibond panel. It is available either frameless or framed in an aluminium ArtBox, in black or white. Additional frame colours are available on request.


FRAMELESS
With this option, the artwork appears to float. A 15 mm aluminium mounting profile is fixed to the reverse, fully concealed from the front, and doubles as the hanging system. Supplied ready to hang.


ALUMINIUM ARTBOX
The artwork is presented in a premium aluminium ArtBox frame with a 25 mm profile depth. Its clean, contemporary design complements the minimalist character of the artwork. Available in black or white. For other frame colours, please contact us. Ready to hang.


ALUMINIUM FRAME WITH MOUNT
The aluminium frame is 1 cm wide and 2.5 cm deep, available in black or white. The image is produced as an archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta and mounted to an acid-free backing. The mount is white and museum-quality. The artwork is protected by anti-reflective glass (70% UV protection). Ready to hang.


COPYRIGHT
All rights reserved. No reproduction, distribution or modification without prior written permission.

For very large-format artworks, the aluminium mounting profile may vary depending on size and technical requirements. If you have any questions, please contact us.

THE ARTIST
Gerald Berghammer is an internationally award-winning Austrian fine art photographer specialising in minimalist black-and-white landscape, seascape and architectural photography. His distinctive visual language is characterised by precise compositions, refined tonal contrasts and a profound sense of stillness. Through visual reduction, long exposures and carefully balanced negative space, he transforms natural and architectural subjects into contemplative works of art.

Working with traditional analogue film and digital medium-format cameras, Berghammer combines meticulous photographic technique with an artistic approach centred on light, atmosphere and form. His black-and-white negatives are developed by hand, reflecting his commitment to photographic craftsmanship and technical precision.

His photographs have been exhibited internationally and recognised with numerous distinctions, including a Gold Medal at the International Photography Awards 2015 and selection as a finalist in the Hasselblad Masters 2021. As the founder of SILVERFINEART Gallery in Vienna, Austria, Berghammer presents his limited-edition fine art photography to an international audience of collectors, architects and interior designers.


ANALOGUE PHOTOGRAPHY / BLACK-AND-WHITE ONLY
Gerald Berghammer works with traditional analogue film cameras in medium, panoramic and large formats, using black-and-white negative film in 6 × 6 cm, 6 × 7 cm, 6 × 17 cm and 4 × 5-inch formats.

He develops his negatives by hand in his own darkroom, maintaining precise control over the photographic process. Only negatives that meet his exacting artistic and technical standards are selected for his fine art portfolio.


DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY / BLACK-AND-WHITE AND COLOUR
For his digital black-and-white and colour photography, Gerald Berghammer works with professional medium-format cameras. Their exceptional resolution, subtle tonal gradations and fine detail allow him to create large-scale fine art photographs of outstanding clarity and depth.

Combining digital precision with his established minimalist aesthetic, he maintains the same rigorous standards of composition, atmosphere and photographic quality across both analogue and digital processes.

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TRACKING
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