Joachim Schmeisser Art
German, b. 1958
With iconic portraits of Africa‘s big game, Joachim Schmeisser became world-famous, and his distinctive visual language, which brought him great international acclaim, earned him the prestigious Hasselblad Master Award in 2012.
The timelessness and intimacy of his photographs are unique and characterized by a delicate sense of "greatness" that transcends ordinary beauty and makes the concept of the "sublime" palpable. He gives us the feeling of witnessing something infinite or unattainable, and his phenomenal lighting moods and incomparable compositions open up emotional levels that are difficult to put into words.
Joachim Schmeisser‘s unique perspective on the world sets him apart and goes far beyond the usual image of nature photography, documentary, or action photography. He reveals to us a magical vision of our world with equal individuals in which we ultimately recognize ourselves.
Joachim Schmeisser is among the most important artists in this genre worldwide. His books on Africa‘s endangered wildlife, "Elephants in Heaven" and "Last of their Kind," have become bestsellers.
(Biography provided by Immagis Fine Art Photography)
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Artist: Joachim Schmeisser
#258, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
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Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Cheetah with babies, blackandhwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
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Portrait of a spotting Cheetah and her cubs.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the mos...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Big Bull dusting, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10
more sizes on request
Primo was one of the oldest and biggest bulls in Amboseli National Park. He was taking a dust bath to protect the skin of the glazing sun. Primo ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Alliance I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, cheetah
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
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A Cheetah family lies on a termite hut and watch out for food.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Portrait of Tim, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
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Tim was the biggest elephant bull in Amboseli Ecosystem in Kenya. He was one of the last really big tuskers in Africa. His tusks were so long that ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Kibo, Platinum, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser
"Kibo" Kenya 2009
Edition of 3 + 2 AP
4 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints
Signed, titled and numbered
Sheet size 56 x 76 cm / 2...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Platinum
The Bull and the Bird, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10
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For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last giants of Africa at close range, creating exceptionally intimate portrait...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Elephant Bull with two birds, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
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We needed several hours to get so close to this elephant bull. Step by step and foot by foot. It was this very one moment when he looked directly at...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Cheetah nursing babies, blackandhwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
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Portrait of a Cheetah and her cubs.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the most sought-...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Into the Mystic, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
more sizes on request
A female lion is sitting on a rock (Kopje) in the Serengeti.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs a...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Remember when, contemporary, wildlife, Lion, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
more sizes on request
A Portrait of big majestic male lion lying on a rock and waits for the sun.
Born in Germany in 1958, Joachim Schmeisser is best known for his ma...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Heaven sent, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Cheetah
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7
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A Cheetah family is sitting in the savannah and look out for prey.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photogra...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
The Matriarch, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
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The Matriarch guides her elephant family to the waterhole in Amboseli Ecosystem.
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
The Bull and the Bird III, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 5
available in different sizes
A portrait of a massive Elephant Bull in Amboseli National Park. In front of him a small egret is passing by.
Joachim Schmeisser i...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Tim Eye to Eye, Kenya, Elephant, b&w photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
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Close up of Tim. With his 51 years he was by far one of the last remaining big boys in Africa with tusks so long touching the ground. After several ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Sabachi, Kenya, Elephant, black and white photography, wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
more sizes on request
This image shows the Orphaned elephant Baby named "Sabachi" in the Orphanage of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya.
Born in Germany in 195...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Portrait of Primo II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
More sizes on request
Primo was one of the last big tuskers in Amboseli, Kenya. He unfortunately died of natural causes in February 2020.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Tim - Guardian of Eden, Platinum, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser
"Tim - Guardian of Eden" Kenya 2019
Edition of 3 + 2 AP
4 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints
Signed, titled and numbered
Sheet size 76 x 112 cm / 30 x 44.1 inch
T...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Platinum
The Lioness, Lion, black and white photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7
More sizes on request
Portrait of a female Lion in Kenya.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the most sought-a...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Soulmates, Elephant, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10
More sizes on request
Two orphaned baby elephants from The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust cuddling each other in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya.
Born in Germany in 1...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Dramatic Crossing, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 7
available in different sizes
An elephant herd is crossing a river in Masai Mara.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photogr...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Bull dusting II, Kenya, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
Available in different sizes
This iconic elephant Primo, was with his 50 years one of the last remaining big boys in Africa with huge tusks. After several days followi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Kibo, Platinum, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser
"Kibo" Kenya 2009
Edition of 3 + 2 AP
4 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints
Signed, titled and numbered
Sheet size 76 x 112 cm / ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Platinum
Genesis I, Africa, Hunter, Sundown, bushman, hadza, color photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 12
additional sizes on request
A young hunter of the Hadza tribe at the Lake Eyasie in Tanzania is going to hunt with his dog. The picture was made in the evening hours shor...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Lord of the Land, Lion, black and white photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition No. 4/12
image size 28 x 28 cm
signed and numbered
Framed with mat and anti-reflex glass
Portrait of a male Lion in Kenya, Masai Mara.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Giraffe in grass, Giraffe, animal, Africa, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition No. 7/12
image size 28,5 x 35,6 cm
signed and numbered
Framed with mat and anti-reflex glass
A giraffe is lying in the tall grass in front of Mount Kenya.
Joachim Schmeisse...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Circle of Life I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Combined Edition 12
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This image is really exceptional and unique photograph which will not happen again worldwide.
Joachim wanted to do a photograph and to le...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
A King's time, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, Lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
more sizes on request
A big male lion lying proud in the savannah.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the mos...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Lion King, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10
more sizes on request
This encounter happened in the very early dawn. This mighty and splendid lion male was sitting in the grass and waited for his pack to co...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Midday in Rift Valley, Africa, people, black and white photography, family
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 5
More sizes on request
A group of Massais are sitting in the shade of a tree in the midday heat. This black and white image was shot in Rift Valley...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Young boy drinking, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
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A young elephant drinking at a waterhole.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the most sou...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Beyond II, Kenya, Elephant, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10
available in different sizes
An elephant herd is walking through the open plains of Amboseli National Park in Kenya. In the background you can see the majestic...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Thunderstorm I, Kenya 2019, Elephant, wildlife, b&w photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 5
"Distressed elephants fleeing a thunderstorm - a very rare photograph of a stampede. The storm caused immense turmoil and the entire herd raced across my path j...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Wild elephant babies playing IV, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 15
more sizes on request
A black and white image of wild elephant babies playing together in the tall grass in Amboseli National Park in Keny...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Black Tears II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, cheetah
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
more sizes on request
A Cheetah mum is sitting in the savannah.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the most s...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Sarabi + Simba, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, lion, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 5
More sizes on request
This encounter happened in the very early dawn. This mother and her cub were relaxing after the hunt in the high grass. Less than 16,000 o...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Searching for salt, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 3
more sizes on request
The print is signed and numbered on the front.
It comes with an extra signed Certificate of Authenticity.
This was a very qualm and intimate momen...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Leopard Lady and baby, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10
more sizes on request
A black and white image of wild elephant babies playing together in the tall grass in Amboseli National Park in Keny...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Lion Rock I, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7
more sizes on request
A big majestic male lion between the rocks.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the most ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Lion Portrait II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 15
More sizes on request
Portrait of a beautiful and majestic male Lion.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Wild elephant babies playing I, contemporary, wildlife, b+w photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10
more sizes on request
A black and white image of wild elephant babies playing together in the tall grass in Amboseli National Park in Keny...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Bull dusting I, Kenya, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
Available in different sizes
This iconic elephant Primo, was with his 50 years one of the last remaining big boys in Africa with huge tusks. After several days followi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
Primo coming out of the marsh, Elephant, animal, Africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition No. 9/12
image size 36 x 28 cm
signed and numbered
Framed with mat and anti-reflex glass
This majestic bull comes out of the marsh in Amboseli National Park in Kenya. His na...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Imani II, Cheetah, blackandhwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
More sizes on request
Portrait of the Cheetah Imani and one of her cubs.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among t...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
My Kingdom, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
more sizes on request
A big majestic male lion standing on a big rock in the Serengeti.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photogra...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Tim - Preserver of Peace, Platinum, animal, wildlife, black and white photograph
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser
"Tim - Preserver of Peace", Kenya 2019
Edition of 3 + 2 AP
4 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints
Signed, titled and numbered
Sheet size 56 x 76 cm / 22 x 30 inch
T...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Platinum
The Divine, Cheetah, black and hwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
More sizes on request
Portrait of a beautiful Cheetah Lady from her backside.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are am...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Hadzabe, people, smoke, color photography, fire, africa, bushman
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 12
more sizes on request
An old man of the Hadza tribe is making fire.
Born in Germany in 1958, Joachim Schmeisser is best known for his major photographic series he has d...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Tim in front of Kilimanjaro, Platinum, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser
"Tim in front of Kilimanjaro" Kenya 2019
Edition of 3 + 2 AP
8 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints
Signed, titled and numbered
Sheet size 76 x 56 cm / 30 x 22 inch...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Platinum
Giraffe Couple, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10
more sizes on request
Two Massai Giraffes cuddling in a northern conservancy area in northern Kenya.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
POWER II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
More sizes on request
This iconic elephant Primo, was with his 50 years one of the last remaining big boys in Africa with huge tusks. After several days following him ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
Suguta, Kenya, Elephant, black and white photography, wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10
more sizes on request
The black and white picture shows the very young orphaned baby elephant named Suguta which is pushing another little elephant with its head. Both...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Golden Giant II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
More sizes on request.
It was in the evening, not far from the reintegration unit in Tsavo National Park. I had just taken my last pictures of the day and the orphans w...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Big bull walking, Elephant, black and white photography, wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
More sizes on request
This image shows ta big elephant bull walking in front of the Kilimanjaro in Amboseli Park, Kenya.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photog...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Connected, Kenya, Elephant, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10
available in different sizes
A baby elephant and it's mother are cuddling together. A small egret is beside them.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Lost Paradise, animal, wildlife, color photography, green, gorilla, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 3
More sizes on request
The photo shows one of the last mountain Gorillas in the green rainforest in the Volcano National Park, Rwanda. It's like a window to another world.
...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
Wild elephant babies playing II, Kenya, 21st century, contemporary, wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 15
more sizes on request
A black and white image of wild elephant babies playing together in the tall grass in Amboseli National Park in Keny...
Category
2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Archival Pigment
#239, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request.
Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
Category
2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Pigment
#104, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request.
Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
Category
2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Art
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Pigment
#97, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request.
Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Joachim Schmeisser Art
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