Michael Kenna Art
American, b. 1953
Michael Kenna was born into a working class Irish-Catholic family in England. His upbringing originally inspired him to pursue priesthood and he attended a Catholic seminary school until 1972. After seminary school, his childhood love of art led him to study photography at the London College of Printing where he graduated in 1976. Working as a commercial photographer, Kenna moved to San Francisco in 1977.
Kenna’s photographic work focuses on landscape. He is considered a master in the art of contemporary photography. His approach to everyday scenery is enigmatic, leaving the viewer seduced. The mysterious aura of his photographs is created by long exposures that allow time and movement to be a part of the landscape, something the human eye so easily ignores in a glance.
The work of Kenna has been published, awarded, and collected for decades. He has published 47 books of his photography over his career of thirty years. His photography has been exhibited in numerous solo and group shows internationally. The artwork of Kenna has been acquired by permanent collections as the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, France; Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A; Fonds national d’art contemporain, Paris, France; Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.(Biography provided by PDNB Gallery)
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Artist: Michael Kenna
Snow on Pebbles, Toya Lake Hokkaido, Japan, 2009
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Edition of 45. Price and availability subjec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Three Trees at Dusk, Fain, Les Moutiers, Bourgogne, France, 2013
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Trees and Boat Mast, Seefeldquai, Zurich, Switzerland, 2013
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Huangshan Mountains, Study 1, Anhui, China. 2010
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount.
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Taushubetsu Bridge, Nukabira, Hokkaido, Japan. 2008
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Huangshan Mountains, Study 48, Anhui, China. 2010
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Huangshan Mountains, Study 11, Anhui, China, 2010
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Bamboo and Tree, Qingkou Village, Yunnan, China, 2013
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Alley of Trees, Damyang, Jeollanamdo, South Korea, 2012
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Yuanyang, Study 5, Yunnan, China, 2013
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Yuanyang, Study 2, Yunnan, China, 2013
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Yuanyang, Study 1, Yunnan, China, 2013
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Xiao Putuo Island, Erhai Lake, Yunnan, China, 2013
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Two Winter Stalks, Biei, Hokkaido, Japan, 2013
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
White Stupa, Beihai Park, Beijing, China, 2007
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Two Leaning Trees, Kussharo Lake, Hokkaido, Japan, 2013
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Thirty Six Birds, Isle of Skye, Scotland, 2005
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Tall Trees in Fog, Yunnan, China, 2013
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Snow on Pebbles, Toya Lake, Hokkaido, Japan, 2009
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Sand Dunes and Clouds, Tottori, Honshu, Japan, 2001
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Runcorn-Widnes Bridge, Study 1, Widnes, Cheshire, England, 1973
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Overmat size is 16 x 20 - includes the archi...
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Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Rooftop View, Arles, France, 1987
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Pont des Arts, Study 3, Paris, France, 1987
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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20th Century Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Erhai Lake, Study 6, Yunnan, China, 2013
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Mountain Walk, Pyeongchang, South Korea, 2012
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Milford Sound, Study 1, New Zealand, 2013
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Kussharo Lake, Study 3, Hokkaido, Japan, 2002
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Kussharo Lake Tree, Study 15, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan, 2009
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Kussharo Lake Tree, Study 12, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan, 2008
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Erhai Lake, Study 3, Dali, Yunnan, China, 2013
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Chateau Lafite, Study 7, Bordeaux, France, 2012
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Wanaka Lake Tree, Study 1, Otago, New Zealand, 2013
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Overmat size is 16 x 20 - includes the archi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Copse and Clouds, Omakau, Otago, New Zealand, 2013
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 7 x 9 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Louvre, Study 2, Paris, France, 2010
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Chateau Lafite, Study 5, Bordeaux, France, 2012
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Kussharo Lake Tree, Study 13, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan, 2009
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Kussharo Lake Tree, Study 10, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan, 2005
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Kussharo Lake, Study 1, Hokkaido, Japan, 2003
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Biwa Lake Tree, Study 5, Omi, Honshu, Japan 2007
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Chateau Lafite, Study 8, Bordeaux, France, 2012
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Kussharo Lake, Study 5, Hokkaido, Japan, 2002
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Fontaine due Palmier, Study 3, Paris, France, 2010
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Chateaus Lafite, Study 9, Bordeaux, France, 2012
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Milford Sound, Study 2, New Zealand, 2013
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Philosopher's Tree, Study 3, Biei, Hokkaido, Japan
By Michael Kenna
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Gelatin Silver print mounted to archival board.
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Mountain Tree, Danyang, Chungcheongbukdo, South Korea
By Michael Kenna
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Gelatin Silver print mounted to archival board.
Stamped on verso with signature, title, number and date in pencil. Signed, numbered and dated in pencil on recto. Edition of 45.
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Fading Light, Furano, Hokkaido, Japan
By Michael Kenna
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Gelatin Silver print mounted to archival board.
Stamped on verso with signature, title, number and date in pencil. Signed, numbered and dated in pencil on recto.
Edition of 45.
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Sixty Trees, Nakafurano, Hokkaido, Japan, 2004
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Overmat size is 16 x 20 - includes the archi...
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20th Century Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Quixote's Giants, Study 5, Campo de Criptana, La Mancha, Spain, 1996
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Quixote's Giants, Study 5, Campo de Criptana, La Mancha, Spain, 1996
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
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1990s Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Plane and Sugar Loaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2006 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Plane and Sugar Loaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2006 - Michael Kenna
Signed, dated and numbered 2/45 on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photograph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Perspective of Trees, Tsarskoe Selo, Russia, 1999 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Perspective of Trees, Tsarskoe Selo, Russia, 1999 - Michael Kenna
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's
Copyright ink stamp on reverse
Sepia toned sil...
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1990s Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Lone Tree, Bibaushi, Hokkaido, Japan, 2004 - Landscape Photography
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copyright ink stamp on reverse
Sepia toned silver gelatin print
7 3/4 x 7 3/4 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Lijiang River, Study 4, Guilin, China, 2006 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Lijiang River, Study 4, Guilin, China, 2006 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Signed, dated and numbered 33/45 on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with ti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Lake Bridge, Hongkun, Anhui, China, 2008 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Lake Bridge, Hongkun, Anhui, China, 2008 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Signed, dated and numbered 17/45 on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Kussharo Lake Tree, Study no 6, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan, 2007 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Kussharo Lake Tree, Study no 6, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan, 2007 - Michael Kenna
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Huangshan Mountains, Study no 11, Anhui, China, 2008 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Huangshan Mountains, Study no 11, Anhui, China, 2008 - Michael Kenna
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copyrigh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Huangshan Mountains, Study no 8, Anhui, China, 2008 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Huangshan Mountains, Study no 8, Anhui, China, 2008 - Michael Kenna
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copyrigh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
Reflected Tree, Hongkun, Anhui, China, 2007 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's
Copyright ink stamp on reverse
Sepia toned silver gelatin print
8 1/4 x 7 3/4...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art
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Silver Gelatin
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Photographer Michael Kenna is noted for his black and white photographs of deserted landscapes representing the atmosphere more than the location, landscape or object itself. Born in the United Kingdom, he travels the world, capturing moments and spaces in time. However, he most frequently returns to France and Japan. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.