Ritts, Herb

HERB RITTS Waterfall IV, 2002

$250.00
Sku: GH1535
Artist: Herb Ritts
Title: Waterfall IV
Year: 2002
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 31.5 x 25.5 inches ( 80.01 x 64.77 cm )
Image Size: 21.75 x 21 inches ( 55.245 x 53.34 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: No
Condition: B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age
Supplemental Condition Information: Small dents and paper breaks throughout

Additional Details: Herb Ritts' iconic photograph "Waterfall IV" is a mesmerizing exploration of the human form, water, and light. This stunning shot captures a solitary male figure beneath a cascading waterfall, his sculpted physique accentuated by the intense interplay of natural light and the fluid motion of water. The power and grace of the human body are masterfully juxtaposed against the raw, untamed force of nature. Ritts' signature use of strong contrasts, chiaroscuro lighting, and elegant composition elevates this image to the realm of fine art photography. The shimmering rivulets of water carve trails along the subject's form, simultaneously concealing and revealing the contours of the body. The moment is frozen in time, yet it evokes a profound sense of movement, rhythm, and transformation. "Waterfall IV" is part of Ritts’ larger body of work that celebrates the beauty of the human form through elemental forces—earth, air, and, in this case, water. His photographs are known for their timeless elegance, modernist simplicity, and sculptural quality, which is evident in this particular piece. The natural environment serves as a stage for Ritts' subject, emphasizing both vulnerability and strength.