Limited Edition Print - Eclipse of Form. No 2 of 5.
Acclaimed (Award Winning) Figurative Study: Eclipse of Form.
Selling No 2 of 5.
Price: US$770
An excellent example of low-key figurative photography, using high-contrast lighting to transform the human form into a series of elegant, sculptural curves. By stripping away color and detail in favor of deep shadows and sharp highlights, the image emphasizes texture and silhouette over literal representation.
The composition utilizes a side-profile light source—likely a single softbox or rim light—to catch the grain of the skin and the delicate contour of the torso. This interplay of light and dark, often referred to as chiaroscuro, creates a sense of intimacy and mystery, inviting the viewer to appreciate the natural geometry of the body. It is a sophisticated study of light that feels both timeless and modern.
Recently honored with the overall prize in an exhibition in Sydney, Australia this photograph is an impactful example of modern fine art figure studies, celebrated for its superb technical execution and evocative emotional resonance.
Printed on highly archival and museum grade Hahnemuehle Photo Rag 308, the print will last for generations. Limited Edition prints are sold unframed With a Certificate of Authenticity. Size is 12 x 18 inches (30 x 45cm) with other sizes available.
Strict Limited Edition of 5 plus two artist proofs (not available) and one Studio Proof (never to be sold and used for exhibitions).
Artist Biography.
Roger Dietrich is an Australian contemporary fine art photographer celebrated for his powerful command of black-and-white tonality and narrative lighting. Based in Regional NSW, his work focuses primarily on the human form, often employing dramatic natural and soft artificial light to explore themes of isolation, inner conflict, and transcendence.
His signature style—marked by minimalist compositions—transforms the figure into a sculptural, timeless symbol. Roger's works have been exhibited in Australia, including in galleries in Sydney and could potentially be held in notable private collections across Europe, North America and around the world.