Description
The chill of the winter air and stillness enveloped the square. The sounds of the city slowly began to awaken as the dawn light illuminated the iconic basilica and surrounding buildings and across the empty piazza.
BACKSTORY
“First Light at San Marco”
In the tranquil edge between night and dawn, St. Mark’s Square revealed its timeless majesty. Visiting a week before Christmas, I found Venice wrapped in winter’s quiet embrace, the crystal-clear sky amplifying the meditative stillness of this iconic space.
The ethereal pre-dawn light painted the basilica in gentle hues, while ornate lampposts cast their soothing glow across the empty piazza. As the city slowly stirred to life, each moment brought new reflective details – the intricate play of light on ancient stones, the peaceful emergence of day gradually unveiling the square’s opulent architecture.
This serene scene captures that fleeting, uplifting moment when Venice transitions from darkness to light. Standing alone in the square, I witnessed the gradual illumination of centuries of grandeur, as the soft dawn light embraced the rich textures and colors that speak to Venice’s illustrious past.
This image particularly resonates with those who appreciate the calming solitude of early morning hours and the timeless elegance of European architecture.
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PRODUCT DETAILS
FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY PRINT
Gallery cotton canvas, printed in nine colours with giclée eco-solvent inks and finished with an integrated archival UV-resistant coating. Heavyweight 300gsm cotton with a natural woven texture.
Hand-stretched over a sturdy, thick 1.5-inch (38mm) warp-resistant Latvian pine frame, with a hanger already fitted, so it arrives ready to hang. Each one is checked by hand before it’s packed and shipped.
These are gallery cotton canvases, not the cheap PVC prints found in some outlets.
Photography by Simon Plant. Published by National Geographic and TIME Magazine. 37 years photographing the Mediterranean.
Gallery canvas, ready to hang.
What you get:
Cotton canvas with a soft, natural woven texture. Nine-colour giclée eco-solvent inks with an integrated archival UV-resistant coating.
Mounted on 1.5-inch (3.8cm) Latvian pine frame. Sturdy and warp-resistant.
Choose black edge or natural cotton wrap.
Ready to hang. Includes hanging kit.
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SIZE | CANVAS GUIDE
| Small Canvas | 18 x 12 inch | 45 × 30 cm | 1.5 x 1 feet |
| Medium Canvas | 30 x 20 inch | 75 × 50 cm | 2.5 x 1.67 feet |
| Large Canvas | 48 x 32 inch | 120 x 80 cm | 4 x 2.67 feet |
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The Aeonian Quality
Made to order by a specialist printer and shipped ready to hang.
DELIVERY TIMES
Delivery Times
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The following guide includes production time.
UK 3-8 DayS
EUROPE 3-8 Days
USA | Canada 3-8 Days
ROW 5-10 Days
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What’s The Difference Between A Canvas And A Limited Edition Print?
- The canvas prints are open edition — there is no limit on how many can be made.
- The limited edition prints are on Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper — a heavy cotton paper made to archival standards — with a strict edition cap (5, 10 or 15 depending on size).
- When an edition sells out, it is closed for good. Some photographs are offered in both formats and some in one only. The difference is the material, the edition limit, and what that means for long-term ownership.
See full details on our Canvas and Limited Edition pages.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
30-day return for full refund (you pay return shipping)
Damage or defects: Free immediate replacement
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