Tartan portrait, a multiplied and suspended gaze. 🪶
A contemporary work, Portrait Tartan is inspired by an early 20th-century Breton archive postcard depicting a young man from Pontivy in traditional dress.
The face, duplicated and slightly offset, creates a disturbing sense of repetition. Through this interplay of symmetry and fragmentation, the identity seems to split in two, oscillating between presence and illusion. The clothing pattern and the lines of the suit reinforce this visual rhythm, transforming the portrait into an almost hypnotic composition. What was a simple documentary record becomes an exploration of sight and perception.
© Atelier LE GOVIC – Reproduction prohibited
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Archival collage, digitized and printed
Image: 30 × 44.4 cm
Frame / External dimensions: 47.7 × 62.1 cm
Limited edition: 5 numbered and certified copies
This artwork belongs to a limited edition of 5 numbered and certified copies. For any inquiries, please contact me at message@atelier-legovic.com.
Tartan Portrait - Folklore
Frame and finish: This artwork is presented in the elegant 20mm Hamburg profile frame with an alder brown finish, adding a warm and natural touch that perfectly complements the image. The understated and refined frame enhances the print while remaining discreet so as not to distract from the viewer's attention.
Glass and protection: The glass used is museum-quality, anti-reflective glass, guaranteeing optimal clarity and maximum protection against distracting reflections, for pleasant viewing in any light. The thin 2 cm white border adds a smooth transition between the frame and the image, enhancing the presentation's elegance.
Paper and print quality: The print is on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta paper, renowned for its exceptional texture and archival quality. Every detail is rendered with precision, offering remarkable depth and sharpness, for a luminous result that is faithful to the artistic intent.
Mat and final finish: The piece is completed with a 5 cm natural white mat on each side—top, bottom, left, and right—framing the image with balance and elegance. This choice accentuates the contrast and purity of the print while creating breathing room around the artwork, for optimal display in your space.