[Carrara, marble quarries] - Hans Silvester, silver gelatin print

Carrara, Marble Quarries

This photograph, taken by Hans Silvester during one of his journeys in Italy, belongs to the founding body of work presented in the “Silver Silvester” collection.

Why this photograph?

During a journey lasting several months through Italy, Hans Silvester visited the marble quarries of Carrara. There he observed the work of the stone cutters. Like Michelangelo before him, he came to witness firsthand the power and beauty of the stone drawn from the mountain, to study its veins, and to imagine the sculpture already present within the block.

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.