Limited edition - Photograph - Silver gelatin print - signed and dated in pencil on the back - In excellent condition
Sebastião Salgado's Serra Pelada Gold Mine, Brazil, 1986 is a powerful gelatin silver print capturing the human toil and intensity of one of the largest gold rushes in modern history. This limited edition photograph, signed and dated by Salgado, depicts thousands of laborers, nearly indistinguishable from one another, swarming the rugged landscape of the Serra Pelada gold mine. The image conveys a profound sense of scale, with workers covering the entire scene, emphasizing the enormity of the labor and the physical hardships endured. Salgado’s masterful use of black and white enhances the raw, gritty reality of this scene, making it a haunting testament to human endurance and the relentless pursuit of wealth.
Artwork Copyright © Sebastiao SalgadoSebastião Salgado (Brazil, 1944) is a renowned social documentary photographer and photojournalist. His compelling black-and-white images capture the resilience of marginalized communities and the grandeur of untouched landscapes. Notable works include 'Workers,' 'Migrations,' and 'Genesis.' Salgado co-founded Instituto Terra, focusing on environmental restoration in Brazil.
Artwork Copyright © Sebastiao SalgadoSerra Pelada Gold Mine, Brazil, 1986, 1986
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Limited edition - Photograph - Silver gelatin print - signed and dated in pencil on the back - In excellent condition
Sebastião Salgado's Serra Pelada Gold Mine, Brazil, 1986 is a powerful gelatin silver print capturing the human toil and intensity of one of the largest gold rushes in modern history. This limited edition photograph, signed and dated by Salgado, depicts thousands of laborers, nearly indistinguishable from one another, swarming the rugged landscape of the Serra Pelada gold mine. The image conveys a profound sense of scale, with workers covering the entire scene, emphasizing the enormity of the labor and the physical hardships endured. Salgado’s masterful use of black and white enhances the raw, gritty reality of this scene, making it a haunting testament to human endurance and the relentless pursuit of wealth.
Artwork Copyright © Sebastiao SalgadoSebastião Salgado (Brazil, 1944) is a renowned social documentary photographer and photojournalist. His compelling black-and-white images capture the resilience of marginalized communities and the grandeur of untouched landscapes. Notable works include 'Workers,' 'Migrations,' and 'Genesis.' Salgado co-founded Instituto Terra, focusing on environmental restoration in Brazil.
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Sebastiao Salgado
Serra Pelada Gold Mine, Brazil, 1986, 1986
Limited Edition Print
Gelatin Silver Print
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Sebastiao Salgado
Serra Pelada Gold Mine, Brazil, 1986, 1986
29 x 43.5 cm
