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Serenus
Koos van der LendeLimited edition, 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
- Edition
- Limited edition, 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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On the same month long journey up Namibia's closed Atlantic coast, Koos van der Lende found this field of pebbles on soft sand. Every footprint here stays: the wind fills the hollow, but the pebbles never return to where they were. So he tiptoed from rock to rock.
While his guide went fishing a kilometre away, nature conservation officers arrived and were furious to find a photographer alone in the protected area, though his permits were in order.
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What makes Serenus truly distinctive, however, is not only how it was photographed, but how it came into being. Photographed on film, the image was part of a batch sent for traditional E-6 processing. During development, an unforeseen accident occurred in the darkroom: a brief exposure to ambient light caused a natural solarisation of the film. What would normally be considered a complete loss transformed this frame in an unexpected and remarkable way.
The effect subtly altered the tonal balance of the image, softening highlights into muted greys and lending the sky a deeper, more atmospheric presence. Initially dismissed by the artist as unusable, Serenus later revealed itself as the one image in which the process had worked in perfect harmony with the subject.
In this sense, Serenus is not only the result of intention and craft, but also of chance, a reminder that some of the most compelling moments in art arise when control gives way to grace. It stands as a quiet testament to patience, imperfection, and the rare beauty that can emerge from an unrepeatable moment.
“It is beyond what you can imagine. It is like something from a film, out of this world.”
— 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 photograph taken on film, E-6 transparency, archival pigment print on 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.