José NICOLAS (born in 1956) - Lot 112

Lot n° 112
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José NICOLAS (born in 1956) - Lot 112
José NICOLAS (born in 1956) Pine Tree at Cap Camarat Prints on Canson Photographie (Ultrasmooth) paper Kodak Portra 160 medium-format film Image dimensions: 15 x 15 cm Dimensions including margins: 25 x 25 cm Framed Note: With this Pine Tree at Cap Camarat, José Nicolas completely departs from seaside scenes and open coastal landscapes to focus on an almost sculptural subject: the tree itself. The twisted, partially dead pine tree, with its broken trunks and outstretched branches, fills the entire frame and lends it a monumental presence. The low-angle shot reinforces this effect: we view the tree as a heroic form, almost like a work of natural architecture. At the same time, the backlighting and the muted palette of grays, dark greens, and bleached wood create a meditative, somewhat twilight-like atmosphere. What is interesting here is that Nicolas is not seeking a vibrant or picturesque Mediterranean landscape; rather, he chooses a tree marked by time, wind, and drought—an image of resilience, aging, and endurance. The photograph thus has a deeply contemplative, almost melancholic quality, in which nature becomes a subject in its own right rather than mere scenery.
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