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The Falling Man is one of the most iconic and powerful photographs in history. This haunting image was captured by photojournalist Richard Drew back in September 2001, shortly after the September 11th attacks. At the time, the city of New York was still reeling from the tragedy that had unfolded just a few days earlier, and it seemed that all hope had been lost. But as he stood on the observation deck of his nearby hotel looking down onto downtown, Richard spotted an extraordinary scene unfolding in front of him — a man falling to his death from one of the massive towers that had been hit by a plane. Captured at exactly the right moment, this single photograph came to symbolize the many tragic losses and brave acts that occurred on that horrific day. And while The Falling Man has since become symbolic of a nation\'s grief and resilience in the face of overwhelming hardship, it is also widely recognized as a testament to both human resilience and photographer Richard Drew\'s astounding talent behind the lens. Today, The Falling Man remains a timeless reminder of how far we will go when faced with tragedy.
All prints come upscaled and without the watermarks.
All Photographs are upscaled and retouched to achieve the highest detail, by Dr. Shrinker. Great care was given with each photograph to ensure the best possible image quality.
What is a Giclee?
Giclée prints are amongst the best fine art reproductions available today, used for gallery and museum exhibition, limited editions, private collections, archives, and more. But what are they? What do you need to know to make or buy one? And what makes these prints worth it?
A true giclée print refers to an archival print made from an inkjet printer equipped with a highly permanent set of inks in a wide range of colors. Artists, galleries, and collectors seek out giclée prints because of their unmatched standard of digital reproduction, and archival longevity. The word giclée is derived from a combination of French words \"gicleur\" (meaning \"nozzle\"), and \"gicler\" (meaning \"to spray\"). The resultant \"giclée\", referencing the spray of some liquid, was then adopted to refer to inkjet printing technology.
Ink
When it comes to ink, Giclee printers look for two main features:
- —gamut (range of color)
- —permanence (resisting to fading)
As giclée prints are sought after for their accuracy in reproducing color, the inks must perform well. Inks must guarantee a wide range of color, what printers call a \"gamut\", as with more color possibilities, the better a printer can accurately reproduce saturated and difficult colors in a print.
The science of inks is complicated, and skilled printers study new inks that come out and routinely test new stock. As companies can change their ink formulations at any time for any reason, having the expertise and diligence of a skilled printer can save you time, money, and heartache.
While high quality color is undeniably important, inks must also be archival. Quality giclées are made to be archival, meaning that they can last hundreds of years in good condition, so archival pigment inks must be durable and long lasting. In contrast, dye inks are inexpensive and can create spectacular color, but they fade. A giclée printer should use ink with great color and permanence — the ideal combination.
Canon states their inks will last for 200 years as long as the print is not exposed to direct sunlight.
Paper
Whatever printing process you use, you have to match it with the right paper. For giclée prints, the paper —must be archival. That means it must:
- —be acid free
- —have no artificial whiteners
- —have minimal to no optical brighteners (OBAs)
- —have excellent quality control and consistency
- —be light resistant for at least 100 years
- —hold high ink density (to create deep blacks, for example)
- —be lignin-free (to prevent yellowing and degradation
The giclee paper measures 8.5 x 11, 13 x 19, or 17 x 22 inches, depending on which size you order. The art size varies depending on the aspect ratio, following the largest image size the paper allows without distorting the aspect of the printed artwork. The print is shipped rolled up in a tube.
