Belonging to his acclaimed late-20th-century photographic explorations, Asian Ladies VIII (1999) by celebrated German photographer Uwe Ommer is a captivating fine art photography print that investigates the implicit sexuality, myth, and poetic sensuality of idyllic landscapes and the female form. Photographed in tropical settings that inspired artists like Gauguin, Ommer examines themes of yearning and mystery with sumptuous clarity, depicting a striking profile of a woman holding a warmly lit vintage lantern. Produced as a high-grade archival pigment print measuring 40 x 60 cm (15.74 x 23.62 in) in a strict limited edition of only 5, the composition fuses ambient golden lighting with delicate atmospheric depth, making this rare 1999 photograph an exquisite masterpiece for discerning art collectors.
The Asian Ladies of this volume were photographed in some of the most beautiful places on earth, the tropical regions of the Philippines, Thailand and the South Sea Islands, the idyllic beaches of Tahiti and Fiji. Locations that have inspired artists as diverse as Gauguin and Nerval to produce their finest works. Ommer examines the implicit sexuality of those poetic landscapes, and with the clarity of his sumptuous photographs has created images of yearning and mystery. A journey into myth and sensuality from which it may be difficult to return.
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Fine Art Photography Print - Asian Ladies VIII (1999) by Uwe Ommer
Asian Ladies VIII, 1999
From Asian Ladies series
Edition of 5 Archival Pigment Photograph
Size: 15,74 H x 23.62 W in.
Uwe Ommer (born 1943) in Bergisch Gladbach is a German photographer. Uwe Ommer became fascinated with photography at a young age. Initially sparked by his interest in photographing birds, he received his first camera at age 14 and began experimenting with his limited equipment. By the time Ommer was 18, he had given up on birds but was improving his skills as a photographer. He began working as an apprentice in a camera shop and soon picked up side projects for local papers, shooting everything from car accidents to weddings, when staff photographers were unavailable. In 2002, Uwe Ommer was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Royal Photographic Society for the impact of his lifetime of work.
