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Reinhard Görner
Shining Wall of Books, Yale Beinecke Library, Interior Architecture Photograph

2017 - printed later

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£4,462.99
€5,225.27
CA$8,372.04
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A breathtaking homage to the grandeur of knowledge, Reinhard Görner’s Shining Wall of Books captures the luminous beauty of one of the world’s most revered libraries. This masterfully composed fine art photograph reveals the ethereal glow of the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s vast collection, its meticulously arranged volumes forming an architectural symphony of literature and history. Görner’s work transcends mere documentation, transforming the act of looking into an immersive experience—an invitation to lose oneself in the infinite worlds contained within these shelves. A must-have for collectors of architectural photography, bibliophiles, and those who appreciate the quiet magnificence of cultural heritage. Shining Wall of Books Yale Beinecke Library, New Haven, 2017 - printed later 50 x 62.6 inches ed. of 10 $6,000 60 x 75.1 inches ed. of 7 $9,000 70 x 87.7 inches ed. of 5 $11,000 signed and numbered on label, verso Reinhard Görner records cultural and industrial heritage through his series of photographs depicting contemporary and historical architecture, landscapes, parks, and plants. Best known for his photographs of libraries and reading rooms from around the world—in works such as George Peabody Library II, Baltimore (2017) and Riggs Library I, Washington DC (2017)—Görner captures the atmosphere of absolute silence and concentration the spaces embody while also revealing their almost cathedral-like sense of grandeur. Görner’s images have a vivid sense of depth and dimension that convey an impression of intimacy, as in Isaac Newton, Cambridge (2017), or monumentality via his precise and skilful use of framing and perspective. signed and numbered on label, verso Known for his large scale work, Reinhard Görner (b. 1950) uses macro photography to explore the enigmatic spaces in flowers and plants. This series is called the 'Secret World Of Plants'. It uplifts us, inspires us, and appeals to inner spheres of beauty and tranquility. "In this body of work I am particularly interested in the tension between areas of sharpness and spheres that remain undefined, blurred, leading into a magical world. It is my wish that these pictures allow the viewer to experience an open space of his own inner stillness." Reinhard Görner records cultural and industrial heritage through his series of photographs depicting contemporary and historical architecture, landscapes, parks, and plants. Best known for his photographs of libraries and reading rooms from around the world—in works such as George Peabody Library II, Baltimore (2017) and Riggs Library I, Washington DC (2017)—Görner captures the atmosphere of absolute silence and concentration the spaces embody while also revealing their almost cathedral-like sense of grandeur. Görner’s images have a vivid sense of depth and dimension that convey an impression of intimacy, as in Isaac Newton, Cambridge (2017), or monumentality via his precise and skilful use of framing and perspective.
  • Creator:
    Reinhard Görner (1950, German)
  • Creation Year:
    2017 - printed later
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 50 in (127 cm)Width: 62.6 in (159.01 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1485409972

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