A Springtime Caller

A Springtime Caller

TASMANIAN STILL LIFE SERIES

“A Springtime Caller” by Emma Coombes is a Tasmanian still life that draws from the tradition of botanical artistry.

Part of a larger body of work, this image continues a concept that began with photographing Australian wildlife in a traditional still-life setting. Drawing on the botanical traditions of natural history illustration and the decorative softness of the Rococo style, it adopts a gentle visual language and shifts toward something lighter. When access to authentic taxidermy proved impossible, creative surrogates stood in. Native Australian flowers introduce soft pastels and a Rococo-inspired palette. Less dramatic than other works in the series, this image offers a tender reflection on our fragile relationship with the natural world.

Photographed in an historic Tasmanian location whose stone walls and natural window light offered a ready made baroque backdrop, the image is digitally crafted much like a painting. Sculpted through light and shadow, colour grading and textured layers applied to bring the wild things to life in a painterly premise.

Printed as an archival print on cotton rag, A Springtime Caller invites you to bring home a distinctive, painterly still life. An elegant focal point that blends natural beauty with storytelling.

A SPRINGTIME CALLER | AVAILABLE IN 2 SIZES

• Print paper size - 594mm x 420mm (A2) EDITION of 8 (+2AP)
• Print paper size – 483mm x 329mm (A3+) EDITION of 12 (+2AP)

Note: This image may be available in mini print and card stock. Other sizes may be available. Please enquire with the artist directly. EXTRA INFORMATION

• Signed and numbered by the artist with Certificate of Authenticity
• Images come with a white border for signing, issue number and framing purposes. Designed to maintain the aspect ratio of the image on the paper size stated.

MUSEUM QUALITY

• Archival Lucia Pigment ink
• Museum quality Ilford Cotton rag 310gsm