Paul Blanca, pseudonym of Paul Vlaswinkel, was a Dutch photographer who rose to prominence in the 1980s with confrontational, often provocative images. His work balanced aesthetics with raw reality, influenced by Hans van Manen, Benno Premsela and Robert Mapplethorpe.
This photograph is part of the series Rondje NL and depicts the pier of Vlissingen bathed in the gentle glow of the setting sun. Waves calmly lap against the supporting pillars as the silhouette of the pier cuts across the horizon. The composition captures both the serenity of the sea and the sturdiness of the structure, creating a poetic contrast. The chromogenic print (C-print) enhances the colour nuances and depth of the water reflections.
Details:
• Artist: Paul Blanca (Amsterdam 1958 – Amsterdam 2021)
• Title: Rondje NL, at the Pier of Vlissingen – n.d.
• Technique: Original C-print (chromogenic print)
• Condition: Excellent
• Signature: Handmade in silver felt pen
• Sale with frame: No
• Dimensions without frame: 37.98 × 25.4 cm
• Dimensions with frame: 42 × 29.7 cm
• Provenance: Private collection
• Remarks: Acquired from Dutch art collector/dealer, obtained from the owner of the printing house where they were made, and gifted by the artist