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Joachim Schmeisser
Noble Soul, Fine Art Photography, 2019

2019

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A rhino looking straight into the camera, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2022. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery. We are in the midst of the sixth mass extinction, with about 150 species disappearing each day. This dramatic loss of biodiversity, the very foundation of life, poses a threat even greater than climate change. In response, Joachim Schmeisser’s second book, The Last of Their Kind, celebrates Africa’s most magnificent yet endangered animals—elephants, rhinos, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and mountain gorillas. Through intimate portraits, Schmeisser both pays homage to these creatures and warns us of a future where their beauty will live only in memories and photographs. Schmeisser is known for his conservation photography and his work documenting African wildlife, particularly elephants. This image exemplifies his style, which combines artistic composition with intimate wildlife observation. The photograph not only captures the physical characteristics of these magnificent creatures but also conveys emotional depth through the clear bond between parent and child. Majestic and fragile – Joachim Schmeisser’s wildlife photography is as complex as the reality before his lens. The German photographer works with African conservation agencies and trusts to portray and protect the animal kingdom. Schmeisser’s photographs of lions, rhinos, elephants, or cheetahs are not mere images but encounters with nature. Encounters that show not only the relationality of these majestic creatures but also the interdependencies of our ecosystem. Expansive skies, the soft tips of savanna grass, and the almost biblical light drenching Schmeisser’s scenes make his photography an intimate and emotional experience.
  • Creator:
    Joachim Schmeisser (1958, German)
  • Creation Year:
    2019
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 35.44 in (90 cm)
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    Framing Options Available
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  • Gallery Location:
    Vienna, AT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU19316169612

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