Croatia Hotel's Abandoned Front Entrance | Limited Edition of 10
Weathered Grand Entrance With Broken Glass And Debris
The first thing I noticed when I stepped inside was the silence. Not the peaceful kind, but the hollow, echoing sort that seems to linger in places that have been left behind for far too long. This abandoned hotel entrance in Croatia still carried the posture of something that once mattered. A tall arched doorway framed by decorative columns stood at the centre of the space, though time had stripped away much of its dignity. The plaster was peeling in layers, exposing cracked surfaces beneath, while fractured glass clung to the wooden door panels like a memory refusing to let go.
The architecture's symmetry was still there if you looked closely enough. Ornamental mouldings ran across the top of the entrance, now warped and broken, while graffiti marked the walls in small patches. The floor beneath my feet was scattered with debris – splintered wood, loose masonry, dust that had clearly not been disturbed in years. Even the door itself hung unevenly, one side slightly ajar as though someone had walked through decades ago and never returned.
I photographed this on location while exploring Croatia’s lesser-known architectural remnants, drawn in by the mix of faded elegance and structural decay that defines so many forgotten spaces across the region. Standing in that entryway felt like standing between two timelines – one where guests once passed through in formal attire, and another where only wind and silence now move through.
Each print is produced using archival pigment inks on museum-quality archival paper and is personally signed by me on the reverse. A certificate of authenticity is also included to accompany the edition.
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© Dan Kosmayer, 2020
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.
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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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