The gulf in shades (studio 18) (2025)Photograph
by Karim Carella

THE GULF IN SHADES (STUDIO 18)
This evocative, minimalist seascape captures the tranquil meeting of sea and sky at twilight. The composition is split horizontally, creating a sense of deep stillness and expansive calm.

The work is characterized by its soft focus and painterly motion blur, which transforms the choppy water into a mesmerizing veil of silvery blue, light grey, and subtle lavender. The horizontal lines of the gentle waves dominate the foreground, drawing the eye across the expanse.

Above the horizon, the distant hills are rendered in layers of soft, muted indigo and deep slate, using atmospheric perspective to suggest depth and distance. The sky, a canvas of fleeting moments, transitions from a pale, creamy white to delicate strokes of dusty rose and warm taupe—colors that infuse the scene with a romantic, dreamlike quality.

Captured in Tuscany, on the Gulf of Follonica, during a serene autumn afternoon at sunset, the photograph distills the essence of quiet contemplation and natural harmony.

The overall palette is cool yet comforting, dominated by the harmonious blend of serene blues and ethereal pinks.
This peaceful piece is perfect for spaces designed for relaxation and reflection.
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THE GULF IN SHADES (STUDIO 18)
✔️ Limited edition of 9;
✔️ Giclée fine art print on Innova Exhibition Matte Polycotton Canvas 380gsm (with margin of 5 cm);
✔️ Hand signed on the back;
✔️ Certificate of authenticity, signed and numbered;
✔️ Hahnemühle matt protective varnish for canvas inkjet prints applied.

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Materials used:

Giclée fine art print on Innova Exhibition Matte Polycotton Canvas 380gsm

Details:

• Photograph on Canvas
• From a limited edition of 9
• Size: 100 x 100 x 0.2cm (unframed) / 90 x 90cm (actual image size)
• Signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky
• Hurry, only 1 left in stock

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