19th Century Machinery Gears | Limited Edition of 10
Interlocking Gears from 19th Century Industrial Machinery
This wall art print captures a close-up of 19th-century machinery—massive cast-iron gears built in an era when engineering was bold, exposed, and built to last. Shot in black and white, the image focuses on the shape and wear of the gears themselves—heavy teeth interlocked, surfaces pitted, bolts and flanges still holding after more than a century of use and decay.
The strength of this image is in its weight. You can almost hear the creak of the iron, feel the grit left behind from years of motion. These weren’t decorative objects—they were the muscle behind real industry. What’s left now is part sculpture, part history. Still, stiller than ever, and no less powerful for it.
The lighting is natural and directional—angled to bring out the depth of the gear teeth, the rough texture of the castings, and the shadows buried deep in the machinery’s frame. There’s no context given—no room, no setting—just form and function, stripped down to its essentials. That’s what gives it such impact.
As wall art, this piece fits beautifully in industrial and modern interiors. It brings texture and tone without distraction, and it holds attention without noise. Perfect for studios, offices, or homes with a love for real materials and mechanical beauty.
This is real photography—taken on location at a preserved 19th-century site, printed by hand in my studio, and signed individually. It’s part of the Black and White Photography Collection, where light, form, and subject are all that remain.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2021
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.
I personally sign and number each print on the reverse, and every print is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity recording its title, dimensions, medium, edition number, and date of issue.
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.
Premium Archival Fine Art Prints
I personally produce every photograph using archival pigment inks on premium archival paper with a subtle luster finish.
The paper provides rich tonal depth, excellent fine-detail reproduction, and a refined surface that reduces distracting glare under normal indoor lighting. It is especially well suited to both color and black-and-white photography.
Each photograph is sold as an unframed fine art print, allowing it to be framed according to the collector’s space and personal style.
Before a print leaves my studio, I carefully inspect it for color, tonal accuracy, surface quality, and overall presentation. Nothing is outsourced, and every finished print passes through my hands.
Worldwide Delivery Included
Every print is personally produced, inspected, signed, numbered, and carefully packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
Worldwide delivery is included in the listed price, so there is no additional shipping charge added during checkout. I select an appropriate tracked delivery service based on the destination, print size, and current shipping requirements.
Delivery times vary by destination and may be affected by customs processing or circumstances beyond my control.
Because I also travel extensively to create new photographic work, studio dispatch may occasionally be delayed while I am away. When that happens, the print will be produced and shipped as soon as I return to the studio.
