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MADEIRA PEAKS STUDY 1 – PORTUGAL | GERALD BERGHAMMER
Madeira Peaks Study 1 by Austrian fine art photographer Gerald Berghammer is a limited-edition black-and-white fine art photograph of the dramatic mountain landscape of Madeira, Portugal. Rugged mountain ridges recede into soft atmospheric haze, while a narrow winding road follows the steep rocky slopes, introducing a subtle sense of scale and movement. The interplay of dark foreground cliffs, distant mist-covered peaks and delicate tonal transitions creates remarkable depth, visual balance and a contemplative sense of stillness.Photographed on the Portuguese island of Madeira in 2021, this minimalist mountain landscape reflects Berghammer’s distinctive approach to black-and-white landscape photography. Through precise composition, restrained monochrome tonality and the careful use of negative space, the photograph transforms Madeira’s rugged mountain scenery into a timeless study of light, atmosphere and natural form. Available as a limited-edition fine art print, the work is particularly suited to contemporary, Scandinavian and minimalist interiors, bringing depth, tranquillity and the dramatic character of Madeira into living rooms, bedrooms, offices and curated art collections.
MADE TO ORDER
Experience the art of personalisation. Each artwork is carefully made to order, including the frame, and tailored to your style. Choose from a range of image sizes, finishes, and frame options to suit your preferences. Whether classic or modern, we have the perfect piece for your home or office.
EDITION NUMBERS
All photographs are produced in a limited edition for each format, making them highly collectable works of art. Every artwork by Gerald Berghammer also comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Once the edition has sold out, the work 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 and a smooth, subtly glossy surface. 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 paper, a highly sensitive material enhanced with optical brighteners. 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 frame with a 25 mm profile depth. It sits flush to the wall using a gallery-rail hanging system. 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 known for his minimalist black-and-white landscape, seascape and architectural photography. His distinctive visual language is defined by precise compositions, refined tonal contrasts and a profound sense of stillness. Through visual reduction and long-exposure techniques, he transforms familiar landscapes and architectural subjects into timeless, contemplative works of art.At the heart of his photography is the relationship between light, atmosphere, form and negative space. Expansive horizons, softened water and carefully balanced geometric elements create compositions that transcend the literal representation of a place. By reducing each subject to its essential elements, Berghammer reveals subtle textures, delicate tonal transitions and the quiet beauty of simplicity.
Working with both traditional analogue photography and digital medium-format cameras, he combines technical precision with a distinctly artistic approach. His photographs have been exhibited internationally and recognised with prestigious distinctions, including a Gold Medal at the International Photography Awards and selection as a finalist in the Hasselblad Masters 2021.
As the founder of SILVERFINEART Gallery in Vienna, Austria, Berghammer presents his photographic work to an international audience of collectors and art enthusiasts. His fine art photographs are produced to archival standards and are available in carefully selected editions, offering a timeless aesthetic for private collections, contemporary interiors and architectural spaces.
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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Digital Photography, England (2025) – no. 21378
Limited-edition artwork from a curated collection. Each purchase includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
Hand-signed, titled, numbered, and stamped on the reverse. Made to order in your chosen size and finish.
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