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GOLDEN GATE STUDY 9 – SAN FRANCISCO, USA | GERALD BERGHAMMER
Golden Gate Study 9 is a black-and-white fine art photograph by Austrian photographer Gerald Berghammer, capturing an architectural detail of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, USA. The composition reveals the geometric elegance of this monumental landmark, where precise structural elements gradually disappear into the soft coastal mist.A series of slender lamp posts dominates the composition, their repeating forms receding into the distance and establishing a strong sense of rhythm and perspective. The bridge's distinctive steel railings and monumental riveted structure provide a striking architectural framework, while the luminous mist softens the surrounding space. Restrained monochrome tones, subtle tonal transitions and expansive negative space emphasise the contrast between dark geometric forms and the atmospheric background, lending the photograph a timeless, contemplative quality.
Photographed in 2015 and printed in 2017 as a traditional gelatin silver print on baryta paper, the work reflects Berghammer's minimalist approach to architectural photography, emphasising precise composition, refined tonal control and the evocative relationship between structure, light and atmosphere. Through careful visual reduction, the Golden Gate Bridge becomes a study of geometry, perspective and stillness.
This original print, Edition 1/9, has previously been exhibited. Signed, numbered and dated, the photograph is housed in a black wooden frame with a natural-white archival mount and anti-reflective glass offering 70% UV protection. The framed work is ready to hang and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Part of the SILVERFINEART Exhibited Art collection, this original photograph is preserved in its existing framed presentation.
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Gerald Berghammer is an Austrian fine art photographer known for his minimalist black-and-white landscape, seascape and architectural photography. His work explores stillness, atmosphere and the relationship between light, form and space.
Combining traditional analogue techniques with precise compositions and refined tonal contrasts, Berghammer creates timeless photographic works characterised by visual reduction and artistic clarity.
His photography has 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.
He is the founder of SILVERFINEART Gallery in Vienna, Austria.
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Gelatin silver print on baryta paper
Photographed 2017 · Printed 2017 · no. 11756
Framed dimensions
62 × 62 × 2.5 cm
24.4 × 24.4 × 1.0 in
Limited edition 2/9. Signed, numbered and dated.
Each purchase includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
Handmade black wooden frame with a natural-white archival mount.
Anti-reflective glass with 70% UV protection. Ready to hang.
Original exhibited artwork, offered in its existing framed condition.
Worldwide delivery, carefully packaged, fully insured and tracked.
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