Gursky Rhein II Redux Metal Print

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This is a digital pastel image created on a blank canvas and inspired by the most expensive photograph in the world at that time, Rhein II by Andreas Gursky. It fascinates me that Mr. Gursky's photoshopped image was able to command such a staggering sale price and my digital composition pays homage to his great skill. I am indebted to Michelle for aiding me with pastel technique and allowing me to bridge the real and digital worlds to create a digital pastel image.

Background to the original [courtesy Wikipedia]
Rhein II is a photograph made by German visual artist Andreas Gursky in 1999. In 2011, a print was auctioned for $4.3 million, making it the most expensive photograph ever sold.

The photograph was produced as the second (and largest) of a set of six depicting the River Rhine. In the image, the Rhine flows horizontally across the field of view, between green fields, under an overcast sky.

Extraneous details such as dog-walkers and a factory building were...

I am a visual story teller based in southern Pennsylvania, USA and my imagery is inspired from everyday objects and situations I encounter through my travels. My work has been exhibited and sold at the Bradford Avenue Galleries (Allinson Gallery and Huston Gallery) at Chester County Art Association, in addition to this online store. My images have also been exhibited at Panorama XXL, Rouen, France and the Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati, USA. I hope you will find something that inspires you, amuses you, makes you think, smile, frown, or perhaps just scratch your head. Go on, dive in... and for those of you who do so, I offer a big thank you for looking through my window on the world! ~Richard ReevePhotos Inspiring...