The Guardian of the Past by Esther de Wit

Buy the photo The Guardian of the Past by Esther de Wit on canvas, ArtFrame, poster and wallpaper, printed on demand in high quality.

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Type: Textile fabric (interchangeable fabric) in an aluminium or wooden frame
Width: Aluminium: min. 30 cm – max. 15 m (other side max. 3 m)
Wood: min. 30 cm – max. 130 cm
Height: Aluminium: min. 30 cm – max. 15 m (other side max. 3 m)
Wood: min. 30 cm – max. 130 cm
Custom sizing: Made to measure, in steps of 1 cm
Frame thickness: 25 mm Aluminium: 2–3 mm visible on the front
Wood: 0.5 cm visible on each side
Frame colours: Black, white, aluminium, gold
Wood: natural Ayous
Finish: Fabric: matte
Aluminium frame: matte (gold glossy)
Wooden frame: natural
Acoustic option: Yes (optional)
Sturdiness: Support bar included from 180 cm (aluminium frame)
Delivery: Self-assembly kit
Hanging: Wall mounts, or on a ceiling rail (see components)
Components: Frame, acoustic panel, wall mounts, eyelets for rail mounting (via customer service)
Not suitable for: Damp areas and outdoor use
Material: SEG textile
Acoustic material (B1 fire class, partly made from recycled PET bottles)

Components (frame, acoustic panel, wall mounts, rail mounting) can be ordered via customer service. A separate interchangeable fabric can only be hung if you already have an ArtFrame.

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The Guardian of the Past by Esther de Wit

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Made by

Esther de Wit

Maarssen, Netherlands

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About ‘The Guardian of the Past’ by Esther de Wit

Against the backdrop of a grey, threatening sky, an imposing structure rises from the overgrown landscape: an old mining site. Once a bustling center of industrial activity, it is now merely a shadow of its former self. The red brick façades show clear signs of decay; windows are shattered or completely gone, ironwork rusts, and nature is steadily reclaiming its place. Weeds and shrubs grow freely in the shadow of this monument from a bygone era.

The architecture reveals the significance this mine once held. Towering structures, elegant arched windows, and sturdy walls bear witness to a time when industrial buildings were not only functional but also built with grandeur and pride. Each floor seems to whisper its own story.

But time has not stood still. This place has been abandoned for decades. The sounds of labor have been replaced by the whistling wind through broken windows and the soft creaking of wood and metal under the pressure of weather and time.

What once stood as a symbol of progress and human ingenuity is now a ghostly setting that invites reflection. This old mine is not only a reminder of the Industrial Revolution, but also a silent witness to the impermanence of human ambition. A place that breathes decay, yet possesses a raw beauty that only the passage of time can create.

Original created by Esther de Wit.

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Melancholic
Mysterious

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Storm
Clouds
Autumn
Architecture
Photography
Abandoned places
Industrial
Architecture photography
Ruin
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Play of Light
Nature reserves
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Analogue photography
Mysterious Spheres
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Grey
Bronze
Olive Green
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Meet the artist

Esther de Wit

Maarssen, Netherlands

I photograph the beauty of decay. Desolate places whose raw character I want to capture. In this way I can preserve a piece of history for later. I capture the image with all the traces that time has left behind.

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