The image was shot under the soft, diffused light of a typical overcast July sky on the northern coast of Bahia. Captured with a Hasselblad using the legendary 80mm lens, the framing offers the poise and stature of a classical painting. The subject is a “Careta”—a local tradition where children and young men mask themselves completely to roam the streets, balancing a sense of mystery with the stark reality of the landscape.

Technical Specifications

Series: Passenger
Location/Year: Subaúma – Bahia, July 1999
Dimensions: 14.7 × 20.9 cm
Technique: Mineral pigment inkjet print (Giclée)
Paper: Hahnemühle Fine Art Bamboo Gloss Baryta (305 gsm)
Film/Lens: Kodak Tri-X / Hasselblad 80mm
Edition: First Edition, August 2024
Availability: Strictly limited to 10 copies. Only 2 prints remaining.

Authenticity & Quality

Signed & Numbered: Each print is personally signed and numbered by the artist.
Certificate of Authenticity: Every copy is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (CoA), also individually numbered and signed, documenting the print’s provenance and limited edition status.

About the Print

This portrait is a study in texture and contrast. The use of Kodak Tri-X film emphasizes the grit and soul of the “Careta” attire, while the Hahnemühle Bamboo Gloss Baryta paper provides deep, archival blacks and an elegant luster. It is a piece that honors the dignity of the subject through the rigor of medium format film photography.

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Careta (Subaúma, Bahia, 1999) – Limited Edition Fine Art Print