[Buffaloes on the beach] - Hans Silvester, silver gelatin print

Buffaloes on the Beach, Italy, early 1960s – Silver gelatin print.

This photograph, taken by Hans Silvester during one of his journeys in southern Italy, belongs to the founding body of work presented in the « Silver Silvester »  collection, a testimony to a now vanished era.

During a journey that lasted several months, Hans Silvester immersed himself in the simple lives of the people of southern Italy. Sharing their daily routines, he documented the rhythms of rural life and its labor.

Produced from the artist’s original black-and-white negatives, the photograph has been printed using traditional silver gelatin processes. The depth of the blacks, the delicacy of the grain, and the balance of contrasts give the print a strong material presence, faithful to the photographer’s original intention. The image reflects Hans Silvester’s attentive and rigorous gaze, shaped by a deeply humanist approach.

Each photograph is issued in a strictly limited edition of five prints. The works are preserved and handled according to professional photographic conservation standards, ensuring their long-term stability.

Photograph presented during the exhibition « Silver Silvester » , Galerie Retour de Voyage, April 2026.

Prints remain available for viewing by appointment after the exhibition:

Contact Frédéric: +33 6 87 32 58 68.