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James Sparshatt
A Confiança by James Sparshatt

2023

About the Item

A confiança 2023 Amidst the joyful exuberance of Brazilian carnival a moment of calm reflection and an image of youthful hope for the future. The Carnaval of Olinda, on the north east coast of Brazil, is a week of high energy and exuberance. Dancers and musicians perform in Blocos that progress slowly through the streets of the beautiful colonial era town. Thronged with thousands of revellers that as much a part of the show as they are the audience. This young woman was part of an afro-Brazilian Axé troupe, a music genre that originated in Salvador, Bahia. Olinda Pernambuco Brazil James Sparshatt‘s black and white portraits are a search for a connection with a world of emotions. His photographs from the streets of Havana, the milongas of Buenos Aires, the jazz clubs of New Orleans and bars of Andalucia capture the spirit of music in populations wher it is the very lifeblood and expression of life. His fine art photographs are available as beautiful, traditional silver gelatin prints, as delicious palladium platinum prints produced by 31 Studio – The Platinum Print Room – recognised masters of this printing art form and in a larger format on archival Hahnemuhle rag paper. Each paper has been chosen for its outstanding quality to satisfy both discerning collectors and first time buyers looking for a beautiful image for their home. Baryta silver gelatin print Edition of 35 Dark wood frame with UV clarity glass Signed by the artist Certificate of Authenticity from the gallery Location : Olinda, Brazil Series : Rhythms of Emotion Year : 2023 Media: Baryta silver gelatin print Frame: Wooden with UV clarity glass Paper size : 20" x 16" Image size : 18" x 12" Framed size : 27” x 21”
  • Creator:
    James Sparshatt (1966, British)
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.26 in (54 cm)Width: 25.99 in (66 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Coltishall, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1546212403232
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