N°17 - Wicklow
N°17 - Wicklow
N°17 - Wicklow
N°17 - Wicklow
N°17 - Wicklow

N°17 - Wicklow

First Light, Sally Gap

Sale price€125,00
Size: A2
Size & framing guide

Choose a size that suits your space.

All Archive 78 prints are supplied unframed.

Print sizes

Size Dimensions in centimetres Approximate dimensions in inches
A2 42 × 59.4 cm 16.5 × 23.4 in
A1 59.4 × 84.1 cm 23.4 × 33.1 in
A0 84.1 × 118.9 cm 33.1 × 46.8 in

These measurements cover the whole sheet, including the photograph, typography and cream-coloured border. The border is part of the printed artwork.

Dimensions are shown as width × height for portrait prints.

Choosing a size

A2
The smallest size in the collection. A good starting point for a smaller wall, a reading corner or a grouping of prints.

A1
A larger piece with more presence. Consider it above a console, desk or sideboard, or as the focus of a smaller room.

A0
The largest format, giving the photograph and its details room to be seen. Best considered where there is enough clear wall space to accommodate both the print and its frame.

To compare sizes, mark out the dimensions on your wall using paper or a suitable removable tape. Step back and look from where you normally sit or enter the room. Allow extra space for the frame, which adds to the overall dimensions.

Room images show possible settings. Use the measurements above to judge the size for your own space.

Choosing a frame

Archive 78 prints are designed to sit in a frame without an additional mount or mat. The printed border provides space around the photograph, and the typography and field notes form part of the complete artwork.

Choose a frame made to hold the exact print size. Check the dimensions the frame accepts rather than its outside measurements, particularly when shopping in inches. A similarly sized frame may not be an exact fit.

A slim black frame complements the dark typography. Natural wood offers a softer contrast with the cream-coloured layout. Either can work well; choose the finish that suits the room.

Check how much of the paper edge the frame’s inner lip will cover, so the printed details remain visible.

Professional framing

A professional framer can help with an exact fit, suitable glazing and archival mounting materials, particularly for larger prints.

Ask about keeping the paper clear of the glazing using an appropriate spacer. This allows the work to retain its intended appearance without adding a visible mount.

Anti-reflective glazing can reduce distracting reflections. If the print will hang in a bright room, ask separately about UV protection; anti-reflective and UV-protective glazing serve different purposes.

Handling your print

Handle the print with clean, dry hands and hold it by the edges. Avoid touching or rubbing the printed surface.

If it arrives rolled, do not force it flat or roll it tightly in the opposite direction. A framer can help it relax and prepare it for framing.

Display your print away from direct sunlight, damp conditions and sources of heat.

Need a hand?

If you’re unsure about a size or frame, get in touch with the print name and the dimensions of the space you have in mind.

Contact Archive78

Free worldwide shipping. Supplied unframed.

Printed and dispatched within 3–5 working days.

ABOUT THIS PRINT

Autumn and winter have always been my favourite months for photographing the landscape. The sun rises late compared to summer, which makes being out for first light easier - no four a.m. starts, just a dark drive up into the mountains and a wait.

This was one of those mornings, at Sally Gap. A heavy sky, rain threatening from the west. The morning sun broke through for a moment, just long enough. The light caught the road and the grass verges and left the sky dark behind them. Without that light it's a different photograph. A minute either side and there's nothing there.

Shot handheld on a Minolta SRT 101 with Ilford HP5 Plus, developed in my darkroom.

wicklow  /  LANDSCAPE SERIES  /  N°17  /  ARCHIVE EDITION

PAPER & PRINTING

Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm:

  • 100% cotton, acid free, archival
  • Matte surface with a soft, lightly defined felt structure
  • Giclée printed with pigment-based archival inks
  • Archive Edition is an open edition, printed to order.

A NOTE ON PRINT TONE

These are not strictly black and white prints. Each image is toned in post to a specific warmth, a slight shift away from neutral grey. It's subtle. They'll read as monochrome at a glance, but there's warmth in there. That's intentional.

Shot on 35mm film, the grain of the original negative is part of the image.

SIZES & SHIPPING

Available in three sizes:

A2 42 × 59.4cm €125
A1 59.4 × 84.1cm €195
A0 84.1 × 118.9cm €295

Printed and dispatched within 3–5 working days. Free worldwide shipping. Prints are rolled and shipped in a protective tube, or in a rigid cardboard box depending on your location.

Mockup images are for illustrative purposes. We recommend measuring your wall before ordering.

FRAMING

Framing is not included. These are poster-format prints, designed to sit flush in a frame with no mount. Standard frames are widely available from IKEA, Desenio, and most independent framers. A simple black or natural wood frame works well.

For the best finish, I recommend professional framing with anti-reflective glass. It makes a significant difference to how the print reads on the wall.

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