Nordend
the glow of a celestial edge
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With its unrivalled presence, Nordend is revealed in all its majesty. The second-highest summit in the Monte Rosa massif, culminating at 4608 meters above sea level. It emerges here in a powerful, ever-changing atmosphere, where light and clouds play a ceaseless game of hide-and-seek.
The Nordend rises from the shadow of the clouds. Its crenellated ridge forms a sharp, precise line, like a jagged saw reaching for the sky. Clad in an armor of ice, it stands firm. Invincible giant, guardian of the Alpine frontier. Watching it like this, I am reminded of the imperishable memory of my ascent - the last Swiss summit of over 4,000 meters that I climbed. The culmination of a personal quest, the culmination of a passion.
This work inspires me as much as it moves me. The dynamics of its lines, the power of its contrasts and the softness of its greys. The ultimate emotion and sense of accomplishment. For here, Nordend is in the grip of the sky's frenzy. The light, at once powerful and gentle, delicately skims the snow-covered ridge and reveals every detail of the rock. The contrast between the brilliant clarity of the snow and the dark hardness of the rock faces accentuates the impression of power that emanates from the summit. The light, almost vaporous mist envelops the giant, lending it an atmosphere both mysterious and ethereal. To the left, our gaze is naturally guided towards the Nordend summit , while the lower, more discreet Italian Alps are delicately outlined in the background.
For a fleeting moment, the mountain sparkles like a diamond in the rough. But as its dark rock reappears before my eyes, the dream remains engraved at the heart of my work. Faced with it, time stands still and memories flood in. In this painting is inscribed not only the beauty of a summit, but the story of a life dedicated to the mountains, the culmination of a journey between heaven and earth where each ascent forges the soul of the photographer as much as that of the mountaineer.
The Nordend rises from the shadow of the clouds. Its crenellated ridge forms a sharp, precise line, like a jagged saw reaching for the sky. Clad in an armor of ice, it stands firm. Invincible giant, guardian of the Alpine frontier. Watching it like this, I am reminded of the imperishable memory of my ascent - the last Swiss summit of over 4,000 meters that I climbed. The culmination of a personal quest, the culmination of a passion.
This work inspires me as much as it moves me. The dynamics of its lines, the power of its contrasts and the softness of its greys. The ultimate emotion and sense of accomplishment. For here, Nordend is in the grip of the sky's frenzy. The light, at once powerful and gentle, delicately skims the snow-covered ridge and reveals every detail of the rock. The contrast between the brilliant clarity of the snow and the dark hardness of the rock faces accentuates the impression of power that emanates from the summit. The light, almost vaporous mist envelops the giant, lending it an atmosphere both mysterious and ethereal. To the left, our gaze is naturally guided towards the Nordend summit , while the lower, more discreet Italian Alps are delicately outlined in the background.
For a fleeting moment, the mountain sparkles like a diamond in the rough. But as its dark rock reappears before my eyes, the dream remains engraved at the heart of my work. Faced with it, time stands still and memories flood in. In this painting is inscribed not only the beauty of a summit, but the story of a life dedicated to the mountains, the culmination of a journey between heaven and earth where each ascent forges the soul of the photographer as much as that of the mountaineer.
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Each work is available in several formats, each a limited edition. Depending on the size chosen, only a few pieces are available. Once a format is sold out, it will never be reissued.
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prints are produced on museum-quality paper and protected by a transparent matte laminate.
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The works are signed by Thomas Crauwels. A certificate of authenticity will be provided upon purchase.
Nordend
the glow of a celestial edge
Nordend | summits
©2022
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Collector's reviews
We were bowled over!
My wife and I are amazed at the quality of print and the rendering of this magnificent photo. We had waited many years to put a picture on this blank wall because we had never "flashed" on a piece of art. Now we've found it, and it fits in perfectly at the entrance to our apartment. What's more, it depicts 3 summits that are particularly close to our hearts: the Weisshorn, Dent Blanche and the Matterhorn - quite a symbol...
We'd like to thank you again for your impeccable service (rapid response to enquiries, hyper-realistic projection of the work on the photos of the wall beforehand). In short, we have nothing to complain about and look forward to seeing you at an opening.
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Gabrielle & Gilles
A magical vista for mountain lovers
Passionate about the mountains, in love with black-and-white photography, the images created by Thomas Crauwels can only seduce us. The purity of the lines, the simply unique viewpoints, the photographic work carried out by Thomas and the exceptional quality of prints make them works of art. From initial contact at the mountain show to home delivery, Thomas offers a highly professional service. We enjoy this magical view every day!
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Eve
We enjoy it every day!
As former inhabitants of Zermatt, it's hard to forget the Matterhorn, even in a new environment of mountains and nature.we discovered this large photo of the Matterhorn in a gallery, so strong and intense, it was impossible to forget it........ It became obvious that it should adorn our new apartment as a centerpiece.What's more, we had a very sympathetic contact with the artist, who came himself to deliver his work.It's very appreciable and adds a dimension to the object, to know its creator, his passion, the conditions under which it was taken.The texture of the photo resembles a painting, the lights play on it, Next the hours. It seems alive. A real daily pleasure!
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