[France, Route de Fos] - Hans Silvester, silver print

Route de Fos, 1962 – Silver gelatin print.

This photograph, taken by Hans Silvester at the beginning of his installation in Provence, belongs to the founding body of work presented in the “Silver Silvester” collection.

Why this photograph ?

It is a poetic scene of strolling and encounters between men and women, structured by the diagonal composition of the image. This national road symbolizes an era when traffic moved along a roadway bordered by pine trees providing shade and coolness. Today those trees have disappeared, replaced by wider roads where traffic has grown steadily heavier.

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.