Lady standing by the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre | Limited Edition of 10
Roaring Twenties Revived: Elgin Theatre Portrait
She’s not posing. She’s just there—standing quietly outside the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto, coat buttoned, bag in hand, looking off to the side. And somehow, the entire frame feels like a moment lifted from a different time. This wall art print captures that fleeting sense of stillness, of place, and of pause that cities rarely allow.
The theatre’s historic façade rises behind her, its details softened by age and shadow. The sidewalk is clean, the lighting gentle, and her posture—upright but relaxed—anchors the scene. It’s unclear if she’s waiting or simply watching the world move by, but either way, the moment holds.
The palette is muted, leaning into soft greys and warm neutrals. The contrast between the old-world charm of the theatre and the quiet figure in the foreground creates a natural tension—something observed but not arranged. There’s no drama. No need for explanation. Just the grace of the ordinary caught at the right time.
As wall art, this piece brings atmosphere, character, and a subtle narrative into the room. It’s perfect for interiors that value quiet detail—reading spaces, studios, entryways—or for collectors drawn to urban history and human scale. It invites the viewer to pause, just as she does.
Captured on location, printed by hand in my studio, and signed individually. This piece is part of the Bygone Era Photography Collection, where I document the places and moments that feel like they could belong to another time—even when they’re very much part of today.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2017
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.
