Jan C. Schlegel Photography
German, b. 1965
Jan C. Schlegel was born in 1965 in the Black Forest of Germany. He discovered his passion for photography at the age of 14 within the scope of a Photo course at school. For his first own camera, the reflex camera Minolta XG9, the 14-year-old saved long. As the winner of an AGFA photo competition with a focus on portraits, Schlegel took part in a seminar by the photographer Walter Schels in the Staatslehranstalt für Photographie in Munich. Under Walter Schel’s influence Schlegel began to ascertain his fervor for black-and-white portraits. Toni Schneiders, a distant neighbor of Schlegel, became the second important mentor for the young photographer. After a two and a half year-long apprenticeship at Lake Bodensee Schlegel was a professionally trained photographer by the age of 18. Schlegel works for the University of the Nations. He teaches courses in photography and takes students through Africa and Asia, mentoring them as they discover their way of seeing.
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Artist: Jan C. Schlegel
Meida and Bona, Samar Tribe, Ethiopia
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in VALLAURIS, FR
Available in:
- Edition of 5 + 1 AP, 125x104 cm
- Edition of 6 + 1 AP, 77x64 cm
- Edition of 10 + 1 AP, 60 x 50 cm
Meida and Bona are twins which you find very seldom among the Hama...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Octopus Vulgaris ( Special Edition)
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in VALLAURIS, FR
While also available as a platinum print on Arches Platinum Rag (56 x 76 cm), this larger version (63 x 99 cm) of Schlegel's famous "Octopus Vulgaris" is a true prowess. It is printed on 30 gsm Japanese Hand-made Gampi paper. Taking into account the thinness of the paper and the fact that the platinum salt emulsion is embedded into its fiber during the printing process, this is a real feat of technical strength.
Considered as the most archival process of all; its perfectly matte tonal range goes from a cool, slightly purple black to split tones of brown and warm black, to a very warm brown.
Sold framed with a museum glass measuring 85 x 115 cm
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The ocean has always been one of the most mysterious places on earth. In the past many legends and myths have evolved around monsters living in the deep sea. As a child many of us used to fantasize about underwater monsters like giant colossal squids having so much power that they were able to take down ships.
By looking at Jan C. Schlegel his pictures, you can get a small glimpse of the richness and diversity of our oceans. When we think of fish, we usually perceive them as food and think of salmon or tuna.
The photographs reveal much more than what could be imagined and are truly a special tribute to all the different kind of species living underneath the surface. There are sea horses that look like dragons with galaxies on their skin, flounders with their perfect flat form and their ability to turn invisible or even squids that will remind you of aliens from another planet. Using platinum printing as a process allows Jan C. Schlegel to create a deepness in his pictures that makes every small detail and structure visible for the human eye. It gives you the impression of being able to feel the animal just by looking at the pictures. This series celebrates the art of nature...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Mother with mushroom, Suri tribe, Ethiopia
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in VALLAURIS, FR
Available in:
- Edition of 5 + 1 AP, 125x104 cm
- Edition of 6 + 1 AP, 77x64 cm
- Edition of 10 + 1 AP, 60 x 50 cm
"This picture was taken in a village of the Suri tribe mountain range near the border to South Sudan. When I asked this young mother if...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Palinurus Elephas, Platinum Iridium Print, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Creatures of the seven seas"
Series of 16 images plus cover page.
Limited Editions of 5 on Arches Platinum Rag handmade by the artist himself.
Edition 1 + 2 only available as compl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Raila (13), Turkana, Kenya, Silver Gelatine, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Essence"
A portrait of a woman of the Turkana tribe in Kenya.
Silver Gelatine, partly toned. Mounted on 1 mm aluminium board, signed and numbered
Also available in:
64 x 77 cm / 2...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Hippocampus Barbouri (female), Platinum Iridium Print, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Creatures of the seven seas"
Series of 16 images plus cover page.
Limited Editions of 5 on Arches Platinum Rag handmade by the artist himself.
Edition 1 + 2 only available as compl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Zeus Faber, Platinum Iridium Print, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Creatures of the seven seas"
Series of 16 images plus cover page.
Limited Editions of 5 on Arches Platinum Rag handmade by the artist himself.
Edition 1 + 2 only available as compl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Phycis Phycis, Platinum Iridium Print, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Creatures of the seven seas"
Series of 16 images plus cover page.
Limited Editions of 5 on Arches Platinum Rag handmade by the artist himself.
Edition 1 + 2 only available as compl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Alitash (9), Hamer, Ethiopia, Silver Gelatine, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Essence"
A portrait of a young girl of the Hamer tribe in Ethiopia. She wears a leather dress made of cow skin.
Silver Gelatine, partly toned. Mounted on 1 mm aluminium board, signe...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Brama Brama, Platinum Iridium Print, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Creatures of the seven seas"
Series of 16 images plus cover page.
Limited Editions of 5 on Arches Platinum Rag handmade by the artist himself.
Edition 1 + 2 only available as compl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Azizi, Rendille, Ethiopia, Silver Gelatine, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Essence"
A portrait of a woman of the Rendille tribe in Ethiopia.
Silver Gelatine, partly toned. Mounted on 1 mm aluminium board, signed and numbered
Also available in:
64 x 77 cm...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Loligo Vulgaris, Platinum Iridium Print, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Creatures of the seven seas"
Series of 16 images plus cover page.
Limited Editions of 5 on Arches Platinum Rag handmade by the artist himself.
Edition 1 + 2 only available as compl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Thenum Orientalis, Platinum Iridium Print, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Creatures of the seven seas"
Series of 16 images plus cover page.
Limited Editions of 5 on Arches Platinum Rag handmade by the artist himself.
Edition 1 + 2 only available as compl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Pleuronectes Platessa, Platinum Iridium Print, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Creatures of the seven seas"
Series of 16 images plus cover page.
Limited Editions of 5 on Arches Platinum Rag handmade by the artist himself.
Edition 1 + 2 only available as compl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Scophthalmus Maximus, Platinum Iridium Print, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Creatures of the seven seas"
Series of 16 images plus cover page.
Limited Editions of 5 on Arches Platinum Rag handmade by the artist himself.
Edition 1 + 2 only available as compl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Biwa (44), Kara, Ethiopia, Silver Gelatine, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Essence"
A portrait of a warrior of the Kara tribe in Ethiopia is wearing a crocodile on his shoulders.
Silver Gelatine, partly toned. Mounted on 1 mm aluminium board, signed and nu...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Melanocetus, Platinum Iridium Print, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Creatures of the seven seas"
Series of 16 images plus cover page.
Limited Editions of 5 on Arches Platinum Rag handmade by the artist himself.
Edition 1 + 2 only available as compl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Carcinus Maenas, Platinum Iridium Print, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Creatures of the seven seas"
Series of 16 images plus cover page.
Limited Editions of 5 on Arches Platinum Rag handmade by the artist himself.
Edition 1 + 2 only available as compl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Belonidae, Platinum Iridium Print, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Creatures of the seven seas"
Series of 16 images plus cover page.
Limited Editions of 5 on Arches Platinum Rag handmade by the artist himself.
Edition 1 + 2 only available as compl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Trichiurus Lepturus, Platinum Iridium Print, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Creatures of the seven seas"
Series of 16 images plus cover page.
Limited Editions of 5 on Arches Platinum Rag handmade by the artist himself.
Edition 1 + 2 only available as compl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Hembinda (19), Himba, Namibia, Silver Gelatine, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Essence"
A portrait of a young woman of the Himba tribe in Namibia. She's carrying her baby on her back. You can see the little Baby feet on each side of her body.
Silver Gelatine, ...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Narjop (19), Himba, Namibia, Silver Gelatine, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Essence"
A portrait of a young beautiful woman of the Himba tribe in Namibia.
Silver Gelatine, partly toned. Mounted on 1 mm aluminium board, signed and numbered
Also available in:...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Ekri (41), Kara, Ethiopia, Silver Gelatine, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Essence"
A portrait of a warrior of the Kara tribe in Ethiopia. He's holding a spear in his hands and has some feathers on his head.
Silver Gelatine, partly toned. Mounted on 1 mm a...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Minhphu, Turkana, Kenya, Silver Gelatine, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Essence"
A portrait from the back of a very young boy of the Turkana tribe in Kenya. He's holding two fishes on a line over his back.
Silver Gelatine, partly toned. Mounted on 1 mm...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Hippocampus Barbouri (male), Platinum Iridium Print, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Creatures of the seven seas"
Series of 16 images plus cover page.
Limited Editions of 5 on Arches Platinum Rag handmade by the artist himself.
Edition 1 + 2 only available as compl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Namesek (50) Turkana, Kenya, Silver Gelatine, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Essence"
A portrait from the back of an old Massai warrior in Kenya. He's holding a spear.
Silver Gelatine, partly toned. Mounted on 1 mm aluminium boa...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Scatophagus Argus, Platinum Iridium Print, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Creatures of the seven seas"
Series of 16 images plus cover page.
Limited Editions of 5 on Arches Platinum Rag handmade by the artist himself.
Edition 1 + 2 only available as compl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Tunzala (65), Turkana, Kenya, Silver Gelatine, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Essence"
A portrait of an old woman of the Turkana tribe in Kenya. She is holding a stick and a fish in her hand.
Silver Gelatine, partly toned. Mounted on 1 mm aluminium board, sig...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Olekibo, Suri, Ethiopia, Silver Gelatine, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Essence"
A portrait of a young girl of the Suri tribe in Ethiopia. Her face is white painted and she holds a feather.
Silver Gelatine, partly toned. Mounted on 1 mm aluminium board,...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Mukangumbi, Himba, Namibia, Silver Gelatine, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Essence"
A portrait of a man of the Himba tribe in Namibia. He's holding a cow skull with big horns in his hands.
Silver Gelatine, partly toned. Mounted on 1 mm aluminium board, sig...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Leboo (52), Massai, Kenya Silver Gelatine, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Essence"
A portrait of an old Massai warrior in Kenya. He's wearing a hat of fur and holds a spear.
Silver Gelatine, partly toned. Mounted on 1 mm alum...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Nale (18), Suri, Ethiopia, Silver Gelatine, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Essence"
A portrait of a young woman of the Suri tribe in Ethiopia.
Silver Gelatine, partly toned. Mounted on 1 mm aluminium board, signed and numbered
Also available in:
50 x 60 ...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Nakoro (13), Suri, Ethiopia, Silver Gelatine, Photography, Contemporary
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in Munich, DE
"Essence"
A portrait of a young boy of the Suri tribe in Ethiopia. He's holding some baby birds in his hands.
Silver Gelatine, partly toned. Mounted on 1 mm aluminium board, signed a...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Platinum
Andrea M. #1, Germany
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in VALLAURIS, FR
Available in:
- Edition of 5 + 1 AP, 125x104 cm
- Edition of 6 + 1 AP, 77x64 cm
- Edition of 10 + 1 AP, 60 x 50 cm
“Tribes of Our Generation” is a series featuring alternative YouTu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Elena S. #4, Russia
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in VALLAURIS, FR
Available in:
- Edition of 5 + 1 AP, 125x104 cm
- Edition of 6 + 1 AP, 77x64 cm
- Edition of 10 + 1 AP, 60 x 50 cm
“Tribes of Our Generation” is a series featuring alternative YouTube or IG influencers. While strangers to everyone who is not a part of that specific subculture, they act as role models to their community.
As an echo to his portraits of members from African tribes, Schlegel respectfully highlights their individuality. Beyond their external appearance, tattoos, hairstyles and piercings, it is their souls that transpires through their gaze. To quote Lars Elton: “It’s all about their eyes”.
All photographs are black and white silver prints taken using a 4 x 5 field camera...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Ekaterina S. #4, Russia
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in VALLAURIS, FR
Available in:
- Edition of 5 + 1 AP, 125x104 cm
- Edition of 6 + 1 AP, 77x64 cm
- Edition of 10 + 1 AP, 60 x 50 cm
“Tribes of Our Generation” is a series featuring alternative YouTube or IG influencers. While strangers to everyone who is not a part of that specific subculture, they act as role models to their community.
As an echo to his portraits of members from African tribes, Schlegel respectfully highlights their individuality. Beyond their external appearance, tattoos, hairstyles and piercings, it is their souls that transpires through their gaze. To quote Lars Elton: “It’s all about their eyes”.
All photographs are black and white silver prints taken using a 4 x 5 field camera...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Aliyah #3
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in VALLAURIS, FR
Available in:
- Edition of 5 + 1 AP, 125x104 cm
- Edition of 6 + 1 AP, 77x64 cm
- Edition of 10 + 1 AP, 60 x 50 cm
“Tribes of Our Generation” is a series featuring alternative YouTu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Anna R. #8, England
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in VALLAURIS, FR
Available in:
- Edition of 5 + 1 AP, 125x104 cm
- Edition of 6 + 1 AP, 77x64 cm
- Edition of 10 + 1 AP, 60 x 50 cm
“Tribes of Our Generation” is a series featuring alternative YouTu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Anna R. #7, England
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in VALLAURIS, FR
Available in:
- Edition of 5 + 1 AP, 125x104 cm
- Edition of 6 + 1 AP, 77x64 cm
- Edition of 10 + 1 AP, 60 x 50 cm
“Tribes of Our Generation” is a series featuring alternative YouTube or IG influencers. While strangers to everyone who is not a part of that specific subculture, they act as role models to their community.
As an echo to his portraits of members from African tribes, Schlegel respectfully highlights their individuality. Beyond their external appearance, tattoos, hairstyles and piercings, it is their souls that transpires through their gaze. To quote Lars Elton: “It’s all about their eyes”.
All photographs are black and white silver prints taken using a 4 x 5 field camera...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Yana K., Russia
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in VALLAURIS, FR
Available in:
- Edition of 5 + 1 AP, 125x104 cm
- Edition of 6 + 1 AP, 77x64 cm
- Edition of 10 + 1 AP, 60 x 50 cm
“Tribes of Our Generation” is a series featuring alternative YouTu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Hand II, Russia
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in VALLAURIS, FR
Available in:
- Edition of 5 + 1 AP, 125x104 cm
- Edition of 6 + 1 AP, 77x64 cm
- Edition of 10 + 1 AP, 60 x 50 cm
“Tribes of Our Generation” is a series featuring alternative YouTube or IG influencers. While strangers to everyone who is not a part of that specific subculture, they act as role models to their community.
As an echo to his portraits of members from African tribes, Schlegel respectfully highlights their individuality. Beyond their external appearance, tattoos, hairstyles and piercings, it is their souls that transpires through their gaze. To quote Lars Elton: “It’s all about their eyes”.
All photographs are black and white silver prints taken using a 4 x 5 field camera...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Sasha S. II, Russia
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in VALLAURIS, FR
Available in:
- Edition of 5 + 1 AP, 125x104 cm
- Edition of 6 + 1 AP, 77x64 cm
- Edition of 10 + 1 AP, 60 x 50 cm
“Tribes of Our Generation” is a series featuring alternative YouTu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Le Tran M., Vietnam
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in VALLAURIS, FR
Available in:
- Edition of 5 + 1 AP, 125x104 cm
- Edition of 6 + 1 AP, 77x64 cm
- Edition of 10 + 1 AP, 60 x 50 cm
“Tribes of Our Generation” is a series featuring alternative YouTu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Yulya D., Russia
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in VALLAURIS, FR
Available in:
- Edition of 5 + 1 AP, 125x104 cm
- Edition of 6 + 1 AP, 77x64 cm
- Edition of 10 + 1 AP, 60 x 50 cm
“Tribes of Our Generation” is a series featuring alternative YouTu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Anh Wisle II
By Jan C. Schlegel
Located in VALLAURIS, FR
Available in:
- Edition of 5 + 1 AP, 125x104 cm
- Edition of 6 + 1 AP, 77x64 cm
- Edition of 10 + 1 AP, 60 x 50 cm
“Tribes of Our Generation” is a series featuring alternative YouTu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Jan C. Schlegel Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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