Stillness on the Heights

Formed through the collision of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates, the Matterhorn stands as one of the most recognisable peaks in the Swiss Alps, its sharp pyramidal form carved over millions of years by glacial erosion.

Provenance

From the artist's studio

Completed

2025

This stylised composition reflects on the enduring beauty and order found in creation.

The work forms part of an ongoing body of work titled The Witness Collection.

Design Approach

The work began with a measured graphite underdrawing to establish proportion, structure, and spatial alignment.

Colour was then built in controlled layers, preserving clarity while bringing the image into full presence.

Project Details

Location

Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland

Dimensions

23cm x 31cm (9 in × 12 in); ~1.8 cm unpainted archival border

Original:

• Arches 300 gsm (140 lb), 100% cotton archival paper

• Grain: Cold Pressed (Medium-grain)

• Process: Cylinder mould-made in France

• Integrity: pH-neutral, acid-free, gelatin-sized

Print Edition:

• Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 308 gsm (100% cotton)

• Finish: Smooth matte, subtle texture

• Archival: OBA-free

Substrates

Media

Archival lightfast pigments:

• Royal Talens Designer Gouache

• Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors.

Original:

• Hand-signed

• Wax-sealed Certificate of Authenticity

Print Edition:

• Digitally signed.

• Printed Certificate of Authenticity.

Authentication

Availability

• Original: One-of-a-kind (Unavailable: In Private Collection)

• Print Edition: Limited edition giclée prints.

Archive ID

W-2026-001

Investment Quality

Original:

• Expected longevity: 100+ years

Print Edition:

• Display (average daylight): 80+ years

• Archival storage: 200+ years

Material Integrity

Original Painting:

This work is executed on Arches 300 gsm, 100% cotton, archival cold-pressed paper.

Its classic medium-grain, toothy surface imparts a painterly depth and natural granulation, enriching tonal variation.

• Professional-grade pigments from Royal Talens and Daniel Smith, selected for their high lightfastness, ensure long-term colour stability.

• Arches 300 gsm paper is pH-neutral, acid-free, and free from optical brighteners, manufactured to museum standards for long-term durability.

When displayed under UV-protective glass and away from direct sunlight, the work is designed to remain stable for over a century.

Limited Edition Giclée Prints:

Prints are produced on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 308 gsm, a 100% cotton archival paper with a smooth matte surface and subtle texture.

Pigment-based inks are used to ensure high resistance to fading and colour shift.

Under normal display conditions, prints have an expected longevity of up to 80 years, and over 200 years when stored in archival conditions.

Presentation

Original:

• Unframed

• Conservation framing with 99% UV-protective glass recommended

• Wrapped in acid-free glassine

• Includes Certificate of Authenticity and care sheet

Print Edition:

• Framed (FSC-certified wood) or unframed

• Glazing: Anti-reflective or 99% UV-protective glass

• Digitally signed with printed Certificate of Authenticity