English Roses (2023) Photograph by Cornelia Weber

Series: Epitaph for a Flower
This monochrome series portrays expressive plant personalities. Silky tulip blossoms, wilting English roses, and elegantly twisting black fritillaries are captured in flat light and dark tones with soft contrasts, creating the impression of a relief carved in stone—a relief reminiscent of those found on tombstones.
The term epitaph, from the Greek meaning “belonging to the grave,” traditionally refers to an inscription or pictorial representation on a deceased person's tombstone, meant to honor, characterize, and preserve their memory. In this series, however, the memory is not of a human being, but of the plant’s lifespan, fleeting with the passing seasons. This evokes a mourning for the plant’s transience, akin to the grief experienced when saying farewell to a loved one.
Thus, the title Epitaph for a Flower reflects both the stylistic approach of the photographs and the symbolic meaning of the flower motif—reminding us of our own transience and the mortal character of all existence.
Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art Paper Photo Rag, a premium 100% cotton artist paper with a matte surface, subtle texture, and a weight of 308 gsm.
Print details:
Size: 50 × 70 cm (+ 3 cm white border)
Method: High-quality pigment print with archival longevity
Edition: Limited to 20 copies, each hand-signed by the artist
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Materials used:

SLR Camera

Details:

• Photograph on Paper
• From a limited edition of 20
• Size: 56 x 76 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 50 x 70cm (actual image size)
• Signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: Flowers and plants

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