Benjamin Sabatier

BU.650g

2007

This large-scale architectural photograph by German artist Reinhard Görner depicts the Library Hall at the Upper Lusatian Library of Sciences in Görlitz, Germany. Arches open like portals into the interior, bringing public cultural heritage into private space in the rich, glowing tones of brown wood. Reinhard Görner is known for invoking an atmosphere of awe, meditation and contemplation through crisp, richly detailed scenes of grand historical and cultural public narratives. This effect is enhanced through aesthetically striking compositions, which might include stunningly perfect (or interestingly-off) symmetry, portals through a series of doorways, and other careful choices of perspective and scale. Housing about 150,000 volumes, this library is not only the largest in Görlitz, but also the most significant regional library between Dresden and Wrocław. Rich in history, it stands at the crossroads of Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, serving as a beacon for historical research and knowledge transfer in the region. Lit by a warm, timeless glow, the scene leads you through multiple carved archways...

40 x 50 inches ed. of 10 $4,600 50 x 62 inches ed. of 5 $7,200 signed and numbered on label, verso Reinhard Görner, with his large format photographs orchestrates the monumentali...

40 x 80 inches ed. of 5 $8,000 signed and numbered on label, verso Reinhard Görner, with his large format photographs orchestrates the monumentality of historical architecture, ga...

60 x 40 inches ed. of 10 $6,000 75 x 50 inches ed. of 7 $9,000 signed and numbered on label, verso Reinhard Görner, with his large format photographs orchestrates the monumentali...