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Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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
Earth I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10 more sizes on request A group of young orphaned baby elephants of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust enjoying their daily dust bath in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Rhino couple in front of Mount Kenya, animal, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 12 A portrait of two rhinos in the twilight in the front of Mount Kenya. The Eternity series is a special collection of exclusive hand...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Platinum

Successor, africa, Lion, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 5 More sizes on request This encounter happened in the very early dawn. This young male Lion was relaxing in the tall grass after the hunt. Less than 16,000 of th...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Volcano II, animal, wildlife, color photography, gorilla, jungle, green
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5 more sizes on request A mountain Gorilla in the rainforest in the Volcanoe National Park, Rwanda. ​For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last giants...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

At the waterhole II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 15 The black and white picture shows two orphaned baby elephants cuddling at the waterhole in Ithumba in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya. ​For years, Joachim Schmeisser...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Remember when III, contemporary, wildlife, black and white photography, Lion
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 Photography

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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 Photography

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Archival Pigment

Lean on Me, contemporary, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Cheetah
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 more sizes on request A Cheetah mum and her child are on a termite mould to look for prey. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photog...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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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 Photography

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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 Photography

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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 Photography

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Archival Pigment

Cheetah nursing babies, blackandhwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12 More sizes on request 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 Photography

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Archival Pigment

Last Warrior, Kenya, Lion, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 Signed on front or on an adhesive label This iconic Lion is called "Morani". He's one of the very famous "Musketeer" Coalition in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Joac...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Morani, Kenya, Lion, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 More sizes on request This iconic Lion is called "Morani". he's one of the very famous "Musketeer" Coalition in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Joachim Schmeisser is ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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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 Photography

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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 more sizes on request 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 Photography

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Archival Pigment

Two seconds left, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, rhino, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10 More sizes on request A big Rhino bull starts to run. ​​For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last giants of Africa at close range, creatin...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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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 Photography

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Archival Pigment

Thunderstorm II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 5 More sizes on request "Distressed elephants fleeing a thunderstorm - a very rare photograph of a stampede. The storm caused immense turmoil and the entire herd ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Elephant mother and calf, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10 More sizes on request An elephant mother strolls around in the plains of Amboseli National Park, with her baby by her side. ​For years, J...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Lying Giraffe, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10 more sizes on request A Massai Giraffes lying in a northern conservancy area in northern Kenya. ​For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Tim in front of Kilimanjaro, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 5 More sizes on request. Signed and numbered on front Tim was the biggest elephant bull in the Amboseli Ecosystem in Kenya. He was one of the last really big tuskers in Afri...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Elephant bull coming out of the marsh, animal, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10 more sizes on request This majestic bull comes out of the marsh in Amboseli National Park in Kenya. His name is Primo and he's one of the oldest bulls in the Amboseli ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Tracks of the last Giants, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5 More sizes on request This picture is a sign of a millennia-old legacy and a journey into the past. Elephants are born wanderer. Their trails, often hundreds of miles l...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mudbath IV, elephant, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10 more sizes on request A group of young orphaned baby elephants of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust enjoying their daily mudbath in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya 20...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Portrait of a young orphan, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10 more sizes on request A black and white portrait of a young orphaned baby elephant beside a fallen tree in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya 2013. Born in Germany in 1...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

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 Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mudbath III, Elephant, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 5 Two orphaned baby elephants fom the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust are taking their daily mudbath in the Tsavo East National Park Kenya. Born in Germany in 1958, Joachim ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Golden Giant I, 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 Photography

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Archival Pigment

#229, 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 Photography

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Pigment

#230, 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 Photography

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Pigment

#231, 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 Photography

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Pigment

Lion King
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 3/10, museum archival print. Includes black frame. For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last giants of Africa at close range, creating exceptionally intimate...
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2010s Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Magnificent Seven, Kenya
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 1/7, rare handmade platinum palladium print. Includes black frame. For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last giants of Africa at close range, creating except...
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2010s Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Platinum

Black Tears II- Cheetahs in the Savannah, Fine Art Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and White Photograph of Wild Cheetah in the Savannah, Tanzania, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2022. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-e...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Noble Soul, Fine Art Photography, 2019
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
A rhino looking straight into the camera, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2022. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

#214, 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 Photography

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Pigment

#56, 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 Photography

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Pigment

Circle of Life, Elephants in the mud, Fine Art Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
A bunch of elephants playing in the mud, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2022. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All p...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dust III - Young Elephant spraying red Dust, Fine Art Photography, 2013
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of a Young Elephant Blowing red Dust, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2013. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Black Tears I - Cheetahs in the Savannah, Fine Art Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and White Photograph of Wild Cheetah in the Savannah, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2022. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Giraffe Couple - with Mountains and Clouds, Fine Art Photography, 2019
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
A black-and-white animal portrait of two Giraffes standing together in front of Mountains, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2019. All prints ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Wild Elephant Babies Playing - Surrounded by Grass, Fine Art Photography, 2017
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
A black-and-white animal portrait of two Baby Elephants playing in high grass, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2017. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple size...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Alliance - Group of Leopards on a Hill, Fine Art Photography, 2022
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Black-and-white portrait of a group of Leopards sitting cuddled together on a hill in the savannah, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2022. All prints are limited edition. Avail...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Wild Love - Animal Portrait of Male Lion Lying Down, Fine Art Photography, 2022
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Black-and-white animal portrait of a male lion lying in the savannah grass, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2022. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Rise - Animal Portrait of a Rhinoceros in the Dust, Fine Art Photography, 2019
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and White Photograph of a wild Rhino rising from the dusty desert ground, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2019. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple siz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Beyond II - Elephants and Mountains in the Desert, Fine Art Photography, 2019
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
Panorama of a Landscape with savanna, mountains in the background, and a cloudy sky. A group of Elephants are walking through the foreground, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 20...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Bull and the Bird - elephant in the desert, fine art photography, 2017
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Zebra Duo - Close-Up fine art photography of two zebras in landscape, wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

The King II - Lion in the wilderness looking to the side through the grass
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
This artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition. High-end framed with black hardwood box and 99% UV-resistant acrylic glass. Smaller size on request. Othe...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Tano Bora - Leopards sitting in grass
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
This artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition. High-end framed with black hardwood box and 99% UV-resistant acrylic glass. Smaller size on request. Othe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Silverback - gorilla sitting inbetween leaves and looking at camera in b&w
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
This artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition. High-end framed with black hardwood box and 99% UV-resistant acrylic glass. Smaller size on request. Othe...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Fleeing the storm - elephants in the dessert running away from a storm
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
This artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition. High-end framed with black hardwood box and 99% UV-resistant acrylic glass. Smaller size on request. Othe...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

Bull with two Birds - Wild Elephant with Two Birds, Fine Art Photography, 2017
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
A black-and-white animal portrait of an elephant bull with two white birds, photographed by Joachim Schmeisser in 2017. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Divine - leopards back looking ahead
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Vienna, AT
This artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition. High-end framed with black hardwood box and 99% UV-resistant acrylic glass. Smaller size on request. Othe...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography

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Archival Pigment

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Find a wide variety of authentic Joachim Schmeisser photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Joachim Schmeisser in archival pigment print, pigment print, platinum print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Joachim Schmeisser photography, so small editions measuring 11 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Beth Moon, Greg Gorman, and Kate Breakey. Joachim Schmeisser photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,619 and tops out at $172,511, while the average work can sell for $9,901.

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