Lambda color print; laminated on board and framed with black shadow frame
Berlin, 2007; printed in 2007
Alexander von Reiswitz (b. 1965) – German photographer
Signed by the artist on Lumas edition certificate - will be delivered separately
Number 99 from a limited edition of 100
Sheet size: 80 x 80 cm
Very good condition
Alexander von Reiswitz is well-known for his unique series of animal portraits taken at the Berlin Zoo; since then he has been regarded as ‘photographer of souls’
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Images of animals possess an important place and long tradition within the history of photography. It is nonetheless rare to find a photographer who is able to break through the superficial beauty of an animal and reach out to the actual soul of the individual creature. Alexander von Reiswitz is one of the few who approach animals as if they were human sitters carrying a name and a personal biography. The present work depicts the lion called Massai in front of the paper backdrop installed in the Berlin Zoo. The lion’s view appears aroused and suggests the close dialogue between the animal and the photographer.



The Lambda color print is in mint condition. It is number 99 from a limited edition of 100 copies and has been framed with a black shadow frame. The image size is equal to the sheet size of 80 x 80 cm. Signed on Lumas edition certificate that will be delivered separately.



Alexander von Reiswitz (b. 1965)

Born in Málaga, Alexander von Reiswitz moved to Munich in 1982, in order to study history of art at the Ludwig-Maximilians University. Between 1987 and 1994, he completed further studies in architecture at the École d´Architecture de Paris-la-Villette. He additionally worked as a laboratory technician at different Parisian photo laboratories and was also active for architect’s offices. In 1994, Alexander von Reiswitz moved to Berlin, where he started to work as an architect. Three years later he founded his own photographic and architecture studio called ‘ATELIER A’. One of his most famous artistic projects was executed between 2001 and 2003, when he realized his first series of animal portraits. His works have been exhibited in a number of solo and group exhibitions in Japan, France, Spain and Germany. The photographer still lives and works in Berlin. (cbo)

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