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Basin in Rome 2 by Jeff Wall is a 2003 photograph that captures a seemingly ordinary moment with subtle layers of narrative and visual texture. The image shows a close-up of a hand holding a green glass bottle under a public fountain spout, filling it with water. The basin is old, with moss and wear adding character to its weathered stone surface, reflecting the passage of time and use. The light catches the label of the bottle, giving it a slight glow against the subdued tones of the stone and water. Wall’s attention to detail and the careful composition lend an almost painterly quality to this candid urban scene, inviting the viewer to consider the everyday beauty and timeless rituals found in public spaces. This image subtly explores themes of resourcefulness, tradition, and the relationship between human interaction and urban environments.

Jeff Wall (Canada, 1946) is a photographer renowned for his large-scale, staged compositions that resemble cinematic scenes. Combining the precision of painting with the realism of photography, Wall’s work explores social narratives, history, and urban life. His innovative use of lightboxes revolutionized contemporary photography, creating strikingly vivid and immersive visual experiences.

Jeff Wall

Basin in Rome 2, 2003

Name: Basin in Rome 2, 2003
SKU: 3942

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Photography

PhotographyPhotography is the process of creating an image on light sensitive materials. The image is produced by using a camera, which has a lens that focuses on light either reflected or emitted from an object. These visible wavelengths are used to reproduce the image seen.

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Mixed Media

Mixed MediaMixed media refers to artwork that incorporates more than one medium within a single piece. Unlike multimedia art, which combines distinct forms of visual art and often includes elements like sound, video, or digital media, mixed media focuses on combining traditional art materials, such as paint, ink, and collage. Mixed media art allows artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures by layering and blending different materials.

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A picture is something that makes invisible its before and after.
- Jeff Wall

Jeff Wall (b. 1946, Canada) is a Canadian artist celebrated for his large-scale photography that blurs the lines between fine art and documentary photography. Known for his meticulously staged, cinematic images, Wall's work often depicts everyday scenes imbued with complex social and historical references. His compositions are carefully crafted, sometimes resembling the grandeur of classical painting, yet they capture contemporary life with a sharp, critical eye. Wall is particularly famous for his use of lightboxes, which illuminate his photographs, enhancing their vivid detail and making them appear almost hyper-real. His work engages with themes such as urban life, social dynamics, and the interplay between reality and artifice. Wall's photography has been widely exhibited in major institutions like the Tate Modern in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, establishing him as a pivotal figure in contemporary art.

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Jeff Wall

Basin in Rome 2, 2003

42 x 42 x 14 cm

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