The Forgotten Entrance | Limited Edition of 10
Ancient Venice Doorway – Wall Art Print
This photograph captures a quiet, forgotten corner of Venice, where an old doorway is being overtaken by nature. The ancient wood of the door is weathered, cracked, and almost hidden by the thick vines that creep along the stone walls. The brick pavement beneath adds another layer of texture, with its herringbone pattern, worn by time but still visible in the shadowed light. It feels like the past is slowly being swallowed by the passage of time, yet it remains standing, defiant.
What struck me most while taking this shot was how the door seems almost hidden, blending into the creeping vines. The contrast between the man-made and the natural is subtle yet powerful. You can sense the history in the cracked walls and aged wood, but the vines, reclaiming the space, bring a softness to the scene. This balance has a haunting beauty—nature gradually taking back what once belonged to it.
The black-and-white treatment enhances the moodiness, letting the brick, vines, and door textures speak for themselves. The monochrome effect brings out the details you might miss in color, highlighting the cracks in the wood and the unevenness of the stone walls. This is not just an abandoned doorway but a window into a forgotten moment in Venice’s history.
Personal note: What I love about this image is how it feels like a moment frozen in time. The vines wrapping around the doorway seem to slowly embrace it, as if nature is patiently waiting to reclaim its space. Standing there, I could feel the weight of history and the quiet persistence of nature creeping in. It’s a peaceful yet eerie reminder of how time moves on, even when we don’t.
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© Dan Kosmayer, 2005
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
Museum Quality Fine Art Prints
All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
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Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
Orders are shipped worldwide via Canada Post at no additional cost. Delivery times may vary based on destination and local customs processing.
During periods of travel for on-location photographic work, dispatch may be delayed until I return to the studio.
