Wooden Fishing Hut on Stilts Study 1 – France | Gerald Berghammer

WOODEN FISHING HUT ON STILTS STUDY 1 – FRANCE | GERALD BERGHAMMER
Wooden Fishing Hut on Stilts Study 1 is a minimalist analogue black-and-white long-exposure fine art photograph by award-winning Austrian photographer Gerald Berghammer, captured in France in 2013. The atmospheric French coastal seascape depicts a solitary traditional wooden fishing hut on stilts, with its suspended fishing net extending above the calm waters. Through long-exposure photography, the sea is transformed into a smooth, mist-like surface, creating a striking contrast with the structure's geometric lines, delicate fishing equipment and architectural details. The expansive pale sky, refined monochrome tones and generous negative space evoke stillness, solitude and timeless elegance.

The carefully balanced composition combines traditional French coastal architecture with minimalist landscape photography, revealing the quiet beauty of a historic fishing tradition. Subtle textures, soft tonal gradations and the interplay between solid structures and flowing water create depth without disturbing the photograph's contemplative atmosphere. Available as a limited-edition black-and-white fine art print, this atmospheric French seascape appeals to collectors of analogue photography, minimalist coastal landscapes and architectural fine art. Its understated elegance makes it particularly suitable for contemporary, Scandinavian and minimalist interiors, bringing a sense of tranquillity and refined visual presence to living rooms, bedrooms, offices, hotels and curated art collections.


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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