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Originals in this selection, Impressionism, Material Charcoal, 1,000 to 2,000 euro.
Charcoal meets blur
Fog over a lake, a forest against the light: impressionist photography with charcoal dissolves contours into haze. Impressionist charcoal photographs from 1,000 to 2,000 euro are for sale for anyone seeking a sheet with soft focus and a hand.
Charcoal and impressionist seeing go together, since both work with transitions rather than lines. The smeared passages in the photo take up the charcoal and strengthen it, so haze, smoke and shadow become physical.
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Size and distance
With these large sheets you should give the picture space. A free wall, indirect light and a viewing distance of several steps let the soft places come together. A matte anti-reflective coating on the glass helps.
Questions before buying
Charcoal needs care. Ask about fixation, paper and whether the sheet is a one-of-a-kind piece. Exact dimensions, signature and framing belong with it, as does a note on storing it without moisture. With soft focus in particular, the value of good paper shows: it takes the charcoal evenly and keeps smudge marks from turning blotchy. So ask about the paper weight.