Raphael Macek Figurative Photography

Brazilian, b. 1981

Raphael Macek’s photographic work celebrates the legendary and complex bond between humans and horses, capturing the inherent grace, strength, and beauty that these majestic creatures possess. Horses have long been admired and represented in various forms of art, but Macek’s images take this timeless admiration to new heights. His ability to reveal the profound connection between animal and artist, combined with the emotional depth his photographs evoke, brings out the essence of the horse in ways that speak directly to the soul. Macek’s images of equine majesty are striking in their composition and lighting. Whether portraying close-up portraits or full figures against carefully chosen landscapes, he captures the horses' muscularity, texture, and unique forms with precision. The result is a collection brimming with vitality, as if each subject might leap out of the frame at any moment. Macek expertly conveys the emotional depth of his subjects, inviting viewers to appreciate the power, pride, and beauty that horses represent. His work does more than just showcase the animal; it tells the story of a profound, untold moment in time, beautifully frozen by the lens. For Raphael Macek, photography is far more than just an art form—it’s a means of communication and a labor of love. His approach is marked by patience, respect, and a deep admiration for the subjects he captures. He has been known to say, "A good photograph is more than a beautiful picture; it encompasses a wide range of emotions," and this philosophy is evident in his work. Macek’s dedication to perfection, combined with his mindfulness and continuous self-improvement, sets him apart as one of the finest contemporary photographers. His love for animals, particularly horses, is at the heart of his ongoing mission to capture their beauty, which has been recognized in galleries and exhibitions worldwide.

Artist: Raphael Macek

Raphael MacekRaphael Macek - Fabula, Photography 2022, Printed After

$11,760

Raphael Macek - Fabula, Photography 2022, Printed After

By Raphael Macek

Located in Stamford, CT

Archival Pigment Print Under Acrylic Glass All available sizes and editions: 40" x 80", Edition of 15 44" x 88", Edition of 15 48" x 96", Edition of 15 54" x 108", Edition of 1...

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2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Raphael MacekRaphael Macek - Angeli, Photography 2013, Printed After

$11,760

Raphael Macek - Angeli, Photography 2013, Printed After

By Raphael Macek

Located in Stamford, CT

Archival Pigment Print Under Acrylic Glass All available sizes and editions: 40" x 80", Edition of 15 44" x 88", Edition of 15 48" x 96", Edition of 15 54" x 108", Edition of ...

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2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Raphael MacekRaphael Macek - Lucernis, Photography 2016, Printed After

$11,760

Raphael Macek - Lucernis, Photography 2016, Printed After

By Raphael Macek

Located in Stamford, CT

Archival Pigment Print Under Acrylic Glass All available sizes and editions: 60" x 40", Edition of 15 72" x 48", Edition of 15 80" x 55", Edition of 15 92" x 60", Edition of 10...

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2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Raphael MacekRaphael Macek - Immersion, Photography 2016, Printed After

$11,760

Raphael Macek - Immersion, Photography 2016, Printed After

By Raphael Macek

Located in Stamford, CT

Archival Pigment Print Under Acrylic Glass All available sizes and editions: 53" x 40", Edition of 15 63" x 48", Edition of 15 73" x 55", Edition of 15 80" x 60", Edition of 10...

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2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Raphael MacekRaphael Macek - Paradisum, Photography 2013, Printed After

$11,760

Raphael Macek - Paradisum, Photography 2013, Printed After

By Raphael Macek

Located in Stamford, CT

Archival Pigment Print Under Acrylic Glass All available sizes and editions: 60" x 40", Edition of 15 72" x 48", Edition of 15 80" x 55", Edition of 15 92" x 60", Edition of 10...

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2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sophia Milligan'Harvest Dance' Movement dance figures gold yellow orange fire nature wild, 2023

$1,093

H 40 in W 50 in D 0.1 in

'Harvest Dance' Movement dance figures gold yellow orange fire nature wild

By Sophia Milligan

Located in Penzance, GB

'Harvest Dance' Limited edition archival photograph. Unframed, hand signed and numbered _________________ Late August, captured in the glow of the evening sun, my daughters join han...

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2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Figurative Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Giclée

Angelika BuettnerNatalia • # 1 of 9 • 29 cm x 42 cm, 2014

$1,065

H 11.7 in W 16.54 in

Natalia • # 1 of 9 • 29 cm x 42 cm

By Angelika Buettner

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Natalia • Weston CT, 2014 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are available, the series...

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2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Figurative Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Kurt MarkusBatwings, Oro Ranch, Prescott, Arizona, 1989

$1,775

H 22.51 in W 18.51 in

Batwings, Oro Ranch, Prescott, Arizona

By Kurt Markus

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Kurt Markus, American (1947) Batwings, Oro Ranch, Prescott, Arizona Archival Pigment Print, Edition of 300, # 149, Signed and numbered. Framed. Measurements: Frame: H 57.15 cm/22.5 in x W 45.72 cm/18.5 in - Sight H 33.02 cm/13.5 in x W 25.4 cm/10.5 in Kurt Markus, self-taught American photographer, was born in rural Montana. Markus is a nationally and internationally published photographer. Markus’s work began with a focus on American West Cowboys...

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1980s Contemporary Raphael Macek Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Angelika BuettnerNatalia • # 1 of 3 • 59 cm x 84 cm, 2014

$2,485

H 23.39 in W 33.12 in

Natalia • # 1 of 3 • 59 cm x 84 cm

By Angelika Buettner

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Natalia • Weston CT, 2014 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are available, the series...

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2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Angelika BuettnerNatalia • # 1 of 6 • 42 cm x 59 cm, 2014

$1,775

H 16.54 in W 23.39 in

Natalia • # 1 of 6 • 42 cm x 59 cm

By Angelika Buettner

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Natalia • Weston CT, 2014 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are available, the series...

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2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Figurative Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Angelika BuettnerHommage a René Gruau II • # 3 of 9 • 42 cm x 29 cm, 2011

$1,775

H 16.54 in W 11.7 in

Hommage a René Gruau II • # 3 of 9 • 42 cm x 29 cm

By Angelika Buettner

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Hommage a René Gruau II • Paris, 2011 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are available...

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2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Figurative Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Angelika BuettnerHommage a René Gruau III • # 2 of 6 • 59 cm x 42 cm, 2011

$2,721

H 23.39 in W 16.54 in

Hommage a René Gruau III • # 2 of 6 • 59 cm x 42 cm

By Angelika Buettner

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Hommage a René Gruau III • Paris, 2011 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are availabl...

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2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Figurative Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Angelika BuettnerAmandine • # 1 of 6 • 59 cm x 42 cm, 2009

$3,195

H 23.39 in W 16.54 in

Amandine • # 1 of 6 • 59 cm x 42 cm

By Angelika Buettner

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Amandine • Paris, 2009 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are available, the series is...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Raphael Macek Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Angelika BuettnerAmandine • # 2 of 3 • 84 cm x 59 cm, 2009

$4,260

H 33.12 in W 23.39 in

Amandine • # 2 of 3 • 84 cm x 59 cm

By Angelika Buettner

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Amandine • Paris, 2009 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are available, the series is...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Raphael Macek Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Angelika BuettnerHommage a Lolita Lempicka, 2005

$4,142

H 33.08 in W 25.08 in D 1.38 in

Hommage a Lolita Lempicka

By Angelika Buettner

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Hommage a Lolita Lempicka • Paris, 2005 Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper, mounted on alu-dibond, framed in a black shadow frame, signed and dated. Artwork - H 80.00 cm x W 59.7...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Raphael Macek Figurative Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Angelika BuettnerMother's Little Helper III • # 2 of 9 • 29 cm x 42 cm, 2012

$2,130

H 11.7 in W 16.54 in

Mother's Little Helper III • # 2 of 9 • 29 cm x 42 cm

By Angelika Buettner

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Mother's Little Helper III • Paris, 2012 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are availa...

Category

2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Angelika BuettnerFaraon • # 3 of 9 • 42 cm x 29 cm, 2010

$2,130

H 16.54 in W 11.7 in

Faraon • # 3 of 9 • 42 cm x 29 cm

By Angelika Buettner

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Faraon • Paris, 2010 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are available, the series is l...

Category

2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

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