
Desert at night, Aswan, Egypt, 2003
2021
This evocative nighttime landscape captures the ethereal quality of the Egyptian desert under darkness. A luminous yellow and golden glow illuminates the sandy terrain, creating an almost otherworldly atmosphere against the deep black sky. The composition reveals undulating dunes and subtle surface details rendered visible through the mysterious light source. The photograph demonstrates masterful use of color and contrast to transform a desert night into a contemplative, almost surreal scene. Printed on archival-quality Canson Baryta paper, the image showcases the richness of color photographic practice.
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- Printed on 310gsm Giclee Canson Baryta paper
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- Auction House · EHC Fine Art Auction
Notes
Lot 206 in EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary on Artsy (May 19, 2026).
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EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary
May 19, 2026
Lot 206
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