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
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.
Free Worldwide Delivery
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.
