Ben Dauchez - Balise Imsouane #1
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Ben Dauchez’s signed giclée photograph, *Balise Imsouane #1*, was printed in 2026 and measures 40 × 55 cm.
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Original Fine Art Photography – Ben Dauchez
In the silence of dusk, a solitary beacon stands out on the horizon, facing the vastness of the ocean.
Its red light, almost incandescent, becomes the reference point of a minimalist composition where the sky with violet and purple tones gradually blends with the sea.
Through this photograph, Ben Dauchez explores loneliness, waiting, and the poetry of maritime landscapes. The beacon, a fragile human silhouette against the immensity, evokes both travel, navigation, and the reassuring presence of a light in the darkness.
The simplicity of the composition, the subtlety of the colors, and the softness of the light give this image a contemplative dimension.
This work belongs to the Im Swan series, devoted to the unique atmosphere of the coastline and its silent landscapes.
Specifications
40X55 FINE ART, frame not included.
Passionate about photography from a very young age, Ben DAUCHEZ began in the neighborhood studios of La Rochelle. There he acquired the full range of photography foundations—from classic technique to shooting and retouching, through the laboratory. At 22, freshly graduated, he moved to Paris to refine his training by becoming a set assistant for Daguerre studios, Le Petit Oiseau Va Sortir, and Studio Zéro. He had the chance to collaborate with and assist some of the most talented photographers: Bettina RHEIMS, Patrick DEMARCHELIER, Terry RICHARDSON, Ellen VON UNWERTH, Marcus MAM... From these decisive encounters arose beautiful projects and long collaborations, notably with André RAU, Bettina RHEIMS (the sultry INRI exhibition and its eponymous book at Editions Albin Michel), and Peter BEARD (2009 Pirelli calendar in Botswana).
His photos have been published, among others, by Condé Nast Editions (French and international), Première, WallPaper, ID, Madame Figaro, Lifestyles, Dandy Magazine... His world also interests brands with very different identity codes, for which he has led Institutional and/or advertising campaigns such as Dior (beauty), L'Oréal, Peugeot, Philip Morris, and Burger King (Advertising awarded at Dubai Lynx).
Ben DAUCHEZ has also created numerous portraits of celebrities (IGGY POP, Woody ALLEN, Grace JONES, Jean DUJARDIN, Gilles LELLOUCHE, Olivier MARCHAL, Carole BOUQUET, Charlotte GAINSBOURG, ...) of beauty, cosmopolitan men (Olivier DASSAULT, Jacques SEGUELA...) and travelers...
This photographic path has since allowed him to freely capture the human beauty, aesthetics, and spiritual essence of each personality.
Original Fine Art Photography – Ben Dauchez
In the silence of dusk, a solitary beacon stands out on the horizon, facing the vastness of the ocean.
Its red light, almost incandescent, becomes the reference point of a minimalist composition where the sky with violet and purple tones gradually blends with the sea.
Through this photograph, Ben Dauchez explores loneliness, waiting, and the poetry of maritime landscapes. The beacon, a fragile human silhouette against the immensity, evokes both travel, navigation, and the reassuring presence of a light in the darkness.
The simplicity of the composition, the subtlety of the colors, and the softness of the light give this image a contemplative dimension.
This work belongs to the Im Swan series, devoted to the unique atmosphere of the coastline and its silent landscapes.
Specifications
40X55 FINE ART, frame not included.
Passionate about photography from a very young age, Ben DAUCHEZ began in the neighborhood studios of La Rochelle. There he acquired the full range of photography foundations—from classic technique to shooting and retouching, through the laboratory. At 22, freshly graduated, he moved to Paris to refine his training by becoming a set assistant for Daguerre studios, Le Petit Oiseau Va Sortir, and Studio Zéro. He had the chance to collaborate with and assist some of the most talented photographers: Bettina RHEIMS, Patrick DEMARCHELIER, Terry RICHARDSON, Ellen VON UNWERTH, Marcus MAM... From these decisive encounters arose beautiful projects and long collaborations, notably with André RAU, Bettina RHEIMS (the sultry INRI exhibition and its eponymous book at Editions Albin Michel), and Peter BEARD (2009 Pirelli calendar in Botswana).
His photos have been published, among others, by Condé Nast Editions (French and international), Première, WallPaper, ID, Madame Figaro, Lifestyles, Dandy Magazine... His world also interests brands with very different identity codes, for which he has led Institutional and/or advertising campaigns such as Dior (beauty), L'Oréal, Peugeot, Philip Morris, and Burger King (Advertising awarded at Dubai Lynx).
Ben DAUCHEZ has also created numerous portraits of celebrities (IGGY POP, Woody ALLEN, Grace JONES, Jean DUJARDIN, Gilles LELLOUCHE, Olivier MARCHAL, Carole BOUQUET, Charlotte GAINSBOURG, ...) of beauty, cosmopolitan men (Olivier DASSAULT, Jacques SEGUELA...) and travelers...
This photographic path has since allowed him to freely capture the human beauty, aesthetics, and spiritual essence of each personality.
Details
Date of print
2026
Artist
Ben Dauchez
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Title of artwork
Balise Imsouane #1
Condition
Original State
Technique
Giclée
Height
40 cm
Edition
1/30 in format
Width
55 cm
Signature
Signed
Genre
Fine art photography
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