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Portrait of a Bonsai Tree

Portrait of a Bonsai Tree

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I first encountered bonsai trees in an ancient garden in Suzhou, China and was taken by the majesty that belied their size, as well as the devotion that went into their cultivation and training. Artistry, patience and love are explicit in the variety of form and styles within the bonsai world.

One of my favorite places to visit and photograph is the bonsai collection at the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum within the US National Arboretum in Washington, DC. It is a quiet and meditative space. And for me the act of making portraits of these beings is also a meditative and devotional act. I employ shallow depth of field to illustrate their depth, character and mystery. It also acts as an invitation to the viewer to enter into their own meditative space.

This image is of a Chinese Elm (ulmus parvifolia) who has been trained to create a distinctive windswept style.

Size:

25cm x 36cm, 10.0inches x 14.0inches 33cm x 47cm, 13.0inches x 18.5inches 41cm x 58cm, 16.0inches x 23.0inches 56cm x 81cm, 22.0inches x 32.0inches

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About this Artwork

Each Limited Edition and Open Edition fine art image is printed with archival inks on acid-free Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 gsm paper. This museum quality paper produces outstanding prints with smooth gradations, beautiful color tonality, rich detail and meets the highest archival standards. Sizes are inclusive of a border for easy framing. Limited Edition prints come with a signed Certificate of Authenticity for provenance.

10 x 14" inch (25cm x 36cm) – OPEN EDITION - Please note that these are not limited editions and not numbered.

13 x 18.5" inch (33cm x 47cm) – Limited Edition of 100

16 x 23" inch (41cm x 58cm) – Limited Edition of 50

22 x 32" inch (56cm x 81cm) – Limited Edition of 25

Delivery

Free global delivery with tracked & insured shipping. Delivery to North America, the UK and Europe is 6 - 10 days. Delivery to rest of the world is 6 - 15 days. All delivery times are on a best endeavor basis. Once your order is shipped, you will receive a tracking number via email.

The fine art printing company I work with is 100% carbon neutral and all packaging is environment friendly. Everything is either recyclable or biodegradable and that includes the stickers, tape, compostable bubble wrap, etc.

If you are interested in a larger print please get in touch with me at carla@carlacioffi.com.