Romanian couple pulling horse drawn cart | Limited Edition of 10
In this black-and-white fine-art photograph, I pause time, capturing a raw moment steeped in authenticity. An aged Romanian couple pulls their horse-drawn cart along a well-worn dirt road, their faces etching the narratives of their existence. The expansive landscape around them whispers tales of the past while promising stories yet to be told. This composition underscores a deep-seated bond between the couple and their faithful horse, an emblem of their enduring rural lifestyle.
The location of this photograph is Maramureș, a picturesque Romanian region rich in history and folklore. Home to preserved wooden churches, Maramureș is a living testament to a bygone era. The villagers, like our elderly couple, cradle an intimate bond with the land and their lineage, preserving century-old traditions.
Their horse-drawn cart forms a stark silhouette against the land they till and toil. Each rugged wheel turn is a testament to the resilience and the human spirit's indomitable will. The photograph subtly alludes to the region's architectural heritage, the wooden churches that stand proud, just like the weathered couple on their routine journey.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2011
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.
