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Glimpse of Glory
Koos van der LendeEdition of 25, signed and numbered
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- Fine art photography and paintings, made by real artists, not algorithms.
- ★ 4.9 on Google, from 106 reviews of our gallery
- Medium
- Archival pigment print on fine art paper, from the original slide film
- Edition
- Limited to 25, signed and numbered
- Sizes
- 4 sizes, each including a white border
- Comes with
- Certificate of authenticity signed by the artist
- Delivery
- Free, door to door by air freight, insured, worldwide
- Series
- Classic Collection
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This is one of Koos van der Lende's favourite pictures, as much for the adventure around it as for the picture itself. The Himba told him there was no road down to the Kunene. He went anyway, digging ruts for his wheels on the steep slopes, and reached the river out of water and exhausted.
Overnight, rain inland turned the river into a roaring flood of mud. That evening, in the rain under a beach umbrella, he asked the Lord for a breakthrough. The sun broke in from the Atlantic side and the scene turned from cold blue to yellow, orange and at last deep red. This frame sits between the blue and the red. Only a graduated filter was used.
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To Koos, this photograph is more than a beautiful landscape, it is a testimony to the grandeur of creation and the grace of a single, unrepeatable moment. Unlike digital images that often require enhancement, this scene was captured exactly as it was: raw, vivid, and real. Film preserved the intensity and honesty of the colours, so striking that even Koos himself was overwhelmed when he saw the processed result weeks later.
This image, one of fewer than thirty from a two month journey, holds a particularly sacred place in the artist’s heart. It evokes a sense of wonder that he longs to share, not for the sake of the image alone, but to offer others a glimpse of the Creator’s hand in nature.
A Glimpse of Glory is not just a photograph, it is a visual echo of Koos' belief in divine beauty, and a reminder that some moments are given only once, never to return. A true moment of grace.
“Please, just give me your best light. It is one chance.”
— Koos van der Lende
- Artist: Koos van der Lende
- Collection: Classic Collection
- Signature Collection, limited edition of 25, signed and numbered, with a certificate of authenticity
- Only 25 prints will ever be made, across all sizes together. Whichever size you choose, your print is numbered from the same edition of 25.
- Original photographs taken on film, transparencies scanned and printed on archival fine art paper
- 80 × 30 cm | 31" × 12"
- 100 × 37 cm | 39" × 15"
- 120 × 44 cm | 47" × 17"
- 140 × 52 cm | 55" × 20"
Koos van der Lende's panoramics are made on slide film and printed without digital alteration.
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Koos van der Lende Koos van der Lende photographs on a 6 × 17 cm panoramic camera, entirely by hand, and nothing is altered afterwards. For eighteen years he worked alone in the wild places of Southern Africa, eight to ten weeks at a time, carrying three hundred rolls of film that hold four pictures each. More about the artist
Chosen for the same feeling, not only the same subject.
Is delivery really free?
Yes, on every work, to every country. It travels door to door by air freight, with delivery guaranteed. Insurance is included in the price, and it arrives with tracking.
How is the print made?
On archival pigment inks and heavyweight fine art paper, with a white border that carries the signature. Printed to order and checked by the artist before it is signed.
Is it signed and numbered?
Every print is signed by the artist. Limited editions are also numbered and come with a certificate of authenticity. Open edition prints are signed, not numbered.
How long does delivery take?
Usually 7 to 10 days from order to your door. Your print is made within 48 hours, carefully packed, then sent door to door by air freight, tracked all the way. Some parts of the world are a little quicker, a few a little slower.
Can I have it framed?
Yes, through our framing workshop at the gallery in Hout Bay. Ask the gallery.
What currency will I pay in?
Prices are charged in US dollars. Beneath each price you see an estimate in your own currency, worked out from the dollar price at today's rate. Buyers in South Africa can pay in rand by bank transfer at checkout.
Will I pay VAT or import tax?
No VAT or tax is added to your price. We are not a VAT vendor, so there is nothing to claim back either. Depending on where you live, your country may charge import duty or tax when the work arrives. That is set by your country's customs rules and is out of our hands, so if you are unsure, your local customs office can tell you what to expect.
Can I return it?
Yes, within 14 days of delivery, in the condition it arrived in and in its original packaging, with return shipping at your cost. If it arrives damaged, or it is the wrong work, we replace it or refund you at our cost. See the returns policy.