A Time To Reflect

Price range: $1,450 through $5,750

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Description

Limited to 40 editions · Signed · Certificate of Authenticity · Archival Print

Where silence holds history.

In the heart of the Forbidden City, Beijing, A Time to Reflect captures a world suspended between centuries — a moment where past and present meet beneath the muted sky of this global city. A solitary figure stands within the vast stone courtyard, dwarfed by the grandeur of imperial architecture yet illuminated by its timeless grace. His stillness becomes its own monument — a reflection of the human spirit amidst the immensity of history. Stone, sky, and thought merge into one meditative vision — an invitation to see the world as it can never be seen again.

Crafted to Endure

Each edition is printed on archival-grade Kodak Glossy 10 mil stock using museum-quality pigment inks, ensuring tonal purity, depth, and permanence. The glossy finish accentuates the interplay of texture — smooth stone, layered architecture, and the gentle softness of light diffused through mist. Every print is signed, numbered, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, confirming provenance and collector exclusivity.

Edition & Print Tiers

Choose the scale that defines your space.

Tier Description Dimensions (in)
Prélude Intimate format — stillness and scale in balance 24″ x 24″
Moment Balanced scale — light, architecture, and solitude 36″ x 36″
Héritage Gallery edition — reflection rendered in form in the Forbidden City, Beijing 44″ x 44″

(Complimentary shipping within Canada · Flat-rate shipping internationally)

The Collector’s Promise

Only 40 prints will ever exist worldwide. Once the final edition is acquired, A Time to Reflect will be permanently retired. Each collector preserves a moment of extraordinary quiet — a bridge between epochs, emotion, and human resilience.

Artist’s Note

Standing there, I felt the air itself carried centuries — the kind of silence that remembers. The man in the frame didn’t pose; he simply existed — unaware that he had become part of history’s rhythm. A Time to Reflect is about perspective: how we stand small before what came before us, and yet, somehow, belong to it.

Care & Presentation

Delivered unframed, allowing collectors to choose presentation that complements their aesthetic. Display using archival standards to preserve subtle tones and surface depth for generations.


 

Additional information

Prints

Prints are single-sided custom roll printed on 10 mil gauge glossy with archival ink for an exceptional contemporary and timeless finish that is highly resistant to fading over time.

Framing & Shipping

Each print is delivered unframed, allowing collectors to select a presentation that harmonizes with their space.

All photographic prints are bespoke and individually curated. Once an order is placed, prints are ready for shipping or pickup typically within 5 business days.

Complimentary shipping within Canada. Flat-rate shipping internationally.

Standard shipping times are as follows: North America – 3 to 7 business days; International – 5 to 14 business days.

Included

Every print is inspected, numbered, and signed by David Savage, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity verifying provenance and edition.

Transactions

All transactions are completed by David Savage Photography Inc.. Prices are listed and transactions are completed in CAD.