Notre-Dame-des-Neiges - Archival Numbered Edition
Notre-Dame-des-Neiges - Archival Numbered Edition
A signed and numbered black-and-white photograph of Montreal’s Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery, printed on Archive Deep Matte Paper. The smooth, non-reflective surface complements the charcoal trunks, delicate mid-tones and snow-covered branches, giving this quiet winter scene a restrained, contemplative presence. Supplied unframed and without a mat, with a white border.
Frame and mat not included. A certificate of authenticity is included with prints sized 12 × 18 inches and larger.
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Paper & finish
Archive Deep Matte Paper pairs a bright-white tone with a smooth, non-reflective matte surface. Its understated finish lets the photograph’s tonal contrasts take centre stage, from the dark tree trunks and weathered monuments to the soft detail of fresh snow.
- Paper: Archive Deep Matte Paper
- Paper tone: Bright white
- Texture: Smooth
- Surface: Deep matte, non-reflective
- Thickness: 0.23 mm
Signature & edition details
- Each print is signed and numbered within an edition of 250 prints per size. Each size has its own separate numbering sequence.
- A certificate of authenticity accompanies prints sized 12 × 18 inches and larger.
Framing & care
- Supplied unframed and without a mat, so you can choose a presentation that suits your space.
- An integrated white border provides space for framing and matting.
- Handle by the outer borders with clean, dry hands to protect the print surface.
Understanding the print types
Premium Open Editions are partner-produced on matte or semi-gloss paper. Archival Numbered Editions are signed and numbered on deep matte or luster paper selected to complement the photograph. Each photograph’s paper and finish are specified above.
The story behind the photograph & field notes
On the quiet slopes of Mount Royal, Montreal’s Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery takes on an almost cathedral-like hush beneath fresh snow. A solitary figure follows the snow-dusted lane between weathered headstones, while the branches of towering deciduous trees interlock overhead. Deep charcoal trunks frame a roadway that fades gently into the winter haze.
Snow softens the surrounding city hum, leaving the imagined crunch of footsteps to give this still scene its rhythm. The branches draw the eye into the distance, setting the enduring presence of the monuments against the fleeting passage of someone walking through. It is this meeting of permanence and a passing moment that gives the photograph its quiet solitude.