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Reinhard Görner
Uris Library, Ithaca, Cornell University, Large Scale Architectural Photograph

2017 - printed later

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A mesmerizing portrait of architectural elegance and intellectual grandeur, Reinhard Görner’s Uris Library, Ithaca immerses viewers in the ornate beauty of Cornell University’s iconic reading space. The library’s intricate wrought-iron balconies frame an endless cascade of colorful books, each volume a gateway to knowledge and discovery. Warm light filters through the meticulously arranged tiers, evoking a sense of timeless scholarship and refined craftsmanship. This large-scale architectural photograph is an extraordinary addition to any collection, celebrating the intersection of history, design, and the pursuit of learning. Uris Library Cornell University Ithaca 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: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 75 in (190.5 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1482405523

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