PK 53880, Stilt House, France, Edition 4/20

STILT HOUSE PK 53880 – FRANCE | GERALD BERGHAMMER
Stilt House PK 53880 is a black-and-white fine art photograph by Austrian photographer Gerald Berghammer, depicting a traditional fishing hut raised on wooden stilts along the Atlantic coast of France.

The composition centres on an isolated fishing hut connected to the shore by a narrow wooden walkway extending across the water. Slender supporting poles and delicate fishing rigging create an intricate network of lines, while the long exposure transforms the surrounding sea into a smooth, almost ethereal surface. Dramatic clouds stretch across the expansive sky, creating a striking contrast between the fragile wooden structure and the vast coastal landscape.

The interplay of geometric forms, subtle tonal gradations and generous negative space lends the photograph a profound sense of stillness. The absence of people further emphasises the relationship between the man-made structure and its natural surroundings, creating a timeless, contemplative atmosphere.

Photographed on analogue film in 2013 and printed in 2016 as a traditional gelatin silver print on baryta paper, the work exemplifies Berghammer's minimalist approach to black-and-white long-exposure photography. Through careful visual reduction and refined tonal contrasts, the photograph transforms an ordinary coastal structure into a contemplative study of isolation, balance and the passage of time.

This original print, Edition 4/20, has previously been exhibited and is offered as the existing physical artwork in its original presentation. Signed, numbered and dated, the photograph is housed in a handmade black wooden frame with a natural white archival mount and anti-reflective glass offering 70% UV protection. Measuring 62 × 62 × 3 cm, the framed work is ready to hang and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Presented through the SILVERFINEART Exhibited Art collection, it represents an original exhibited artwork in its existing framed condition.

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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