Tunnel at Fortress of San Carlos de la Cabana | Limited Edition of 10
The photograph of the tunnel at the Fortress of San Carlos de la Cabana in Havana, Cuba, is a monochrome journey through time, narrating the legacy of a bygone era through the lens of stillness. The tunnel, with its intricately carved stones, envelops you in a cocoon of history and architectural splendor, offering a glimpse into the stories etched on its walls over centuries.
The Fortress of San Carlos de la Cabana, colloquially known as La Cabaña, is an 18th-century marvel, standing as the third-largest fortress complex in the Americas. Perched on the elevated eastern side of the harbor entrance, the fortress, with its robust walls and majestic stature, whispers tales of a past filled with valor and fortitude1. The construction of this monumental fort began in 1763 under the aegis of military engineer Silvestre Abarca and saw its completion in 1774, a beacon of defense against the English invasions that once threatened the tranquil waters of Havana2.
As you traverse through the tunnel, the light from the entrance and the windows casts a play of shadows on the stone walls, painting a picture of calm amidst the turbulent past. The stones, meticulously carved to create a unique curved effect, reflect the architectural genius that resonates through the fortress, each stone telling tales of the hands that once chiseled them to perfection.
The Fortress of San Carlos de la Cabana sprawls over 10 hectares, its impregnability a testimony to the architectural prowess of a time when stone and mortar were the sentinels guarding the hopes of a city. The fortress, built in the shape of a crown, stands as a silent guardian over the canal leading into the Bay of Havana, its high wall panels, and deep dry moat telling tales of a time when they stood as the vanguard against the tempests of war5.
The photograph is not merely a capture of a tunnel, but an invitation to traverse through the whispers of history, to feel the cold stone against your skin and to listen to the silence that narrates stories of valor, struggle, and a timeless legacy that stands as a testimony to the indomitable spirit of Havana.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2017
Limited Edition of 10
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered limited edition of only 10 prints in total across all available sizes combined—not 10 prints in each size.
Every size is drawn from the same edition. Whether the photograph is purchased as a small print or at the largest available size, it uses one of the 10 edition numbers.
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Once all 10 prints have been sold, the edition will be permanently closed. No additional numbered editions of the photograph will be produced in another size or format.
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