Favreau Rose (Still Life) Photograph taken in the 1980s Original darkroom print (1986) By Michael Joseph Framed size: 50 cm high × 40,5 cm wide Upcycled timber frame with hand-finished, distressed patina Silver gelatin print on fibre-based paper (bleached sepia-toned) This quietly arresting still life—A Red Rose + Reflection in Faverau, an authentic darkroom print by the acclaimed British photographer Michael Joseph, printed in 1986. Created during a period when Joseph was working with exceptional restraint and emotional clarity, the image exemplifies his ability to elevate the everyday into something contemplative and enduring. A Red Rose + Reflection rises from a simple flower, its stem partially submerged, the blooms suspended between vitality and transience. The composition is deceptively minimal: light is allowed to fall gently, reflections are neither corrected nor concealed, and time itself feels present. What might otherwise be a traditional floral study becomes, in Joseph’s hands, a meditation on balance, fragility, and quiet companionship. Printed on fibre-based paper and sepia-toned then bleached, the photograph retains a luminous softness and depth that only true darkroom work can achieve. Prints from this era are increasingly scarce, particularly those preserved in such refined condition. The piece is housed in a substantial upcycled timber frame, hand-finished with a distressed patina to complement the organic textures and tonal subtlety of the photograph. The frame is intentionally characterful—never decorative for its own sake—serving as a tactile counterpoint to the stillness of the image within. This is a one-off historical artwork. There is an imperfection to the lower right side of the reflection, this relatively small scar is superficial but exists, and thus has been pointed out in the photos provided. The mount and backing are not permanently sealed, allowing future owners the option to re-glaze if desired. The work will be carefully packed and shipped via Colissimo French courier service. One-of-a-kind photographic pieces like this are handled with deep care and devotion—this is not simply shipping, but the respectful handover of something quietly profound. #MichaelJosephPhotography #OriginalDarkroomPrint #SilverGelatinPrint #1980sPhotography #StillLifePhotography #FineArtPhotography #BritishPhotographer #AnalogPrint #OneOffArtwork #UpcycledFrame #CollectorPhotography #PhotographicArt