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
#162, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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The Matriarch, Elephant, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition No. 3/12
image size 37 x 27 cm
signed and numbered
Framed with mat and anti-reflex glass
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#157, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#150, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#135, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#127, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#124, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#123, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#115, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#114, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#108, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#105, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#104, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#98, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#91, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#82, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#79, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#78, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#68, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#88, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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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
The magnificent Seven - Platinum, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 5
The Platinum-Palladium process is the most stable and aesthetically rewarding of all black and white photographic printing techniques. Produced by coating specially manufa...
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Platinum
#46, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#27, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#25, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#24, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#22, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#257, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#259, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#20, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#18, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
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#14, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#11, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#232, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#66, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
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#49, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#166, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
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#204, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
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#146, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#144, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#143, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#137, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#95, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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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
Midday in Rift Valley, Africa, people, black and white photography, family
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 5
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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 Photography
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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
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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 Photography
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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
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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 Photography
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Into the Light, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7
more sizes on request
A big majestic male lion is looking into the sun.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Photography
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Archival Pigment
Out of Africa, contemporary, black and white, Africa, Photography, Landscape
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7
more sizes on request
A scenery like a painting. Like a scene from the movie Out of Africa.
The silhouettes of the umbrella acacias glow in the last warm daylight.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the most sought-after and best-selling works in this genre worldwide and earned him an ever-growing following amongst art collectors.
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...
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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
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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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#92, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
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#89, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#50, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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Lost Paradise, animal, wildlife, color photography, green, gorilla, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 3
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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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Archival Pigment
Grey Legend, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 12
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This elephant was named Primo. He was one of the big boys in the Amboseli Ecosystem in Africa with very long and impressive tu...
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Archival Pigment
#221, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#214, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#210, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
By Joachim Schmeisser
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#208, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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#203, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
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