[Camargue, bathing] - Hans Silvester, silver gelatin print

Camargue, Bathing

This photograph, taken by Hans Silvester in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, belongs to the founding body of work presented in the “Silver Silvester” collection.

What lies behind this photograph?

With this young horsewoman, a girl from the Arlesian bourgeoisie, a powerful sense of freedom emerges. The sea merges with the infinity of the sky, while the peaceful serenity of the bathing scene between rider and horse becomes almost transcendent.

This freedom echoes the story of this teenager who emancipates herself by riding through the vastness of the Camargue on the magnificent horse recently given to her by her father.

Through his deep knowledge of the Camargue, his immersion in the reality of the time, and the long hours devoted to observation, Hans Silvester captures and transmits a moment of universal resonance.

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.