Mais, C’est La Défense

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

Description

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

Where Paris dreams forward.

Mais, C’est La Défense captures the brilliance of Europe’s most iconic business district — a luminous dialogue between glass, steel, and the golden echoes of the city beyond. As twilight descends, La Défense Paris awakens in light and reflection: skyscrapers shimmer, avenues pulse with energy, and the Grande Arche anchors the horizon like a modern cathedral of innovation. From this rare vantage high atop Tour First, the composition unfolds as a testament to progress and precision — the Paris of tomorrow, radiant and alive. It is both homage and evolution, a vision inviting you 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, capturing every gleam and reflection with exacting detail. The glossy finish enhances tonal contrast, allowing the architecture’s sharp geometry to shimmer beneath the Parisian dusk. Every piece is signed, numbered, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, affirming provenance and collector exclusivity.

Edition & Print Tiers

Choose the scale that defines your space.

Tier Description Dimensions (in)
Prélude Intimate format — light and ambition in harmony 22″ x 14″
Moment Balanced scale — innovation framed in gold 40″ x 26″
Héritage Gallery edition — geometry, reflection, and prestige of La Défense Paris 57″ x 38″

(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, Mais, C’est La Défense will be permanently retired. Each collector preserves a rare vision of Paris’s evolution — a moment where modernity gleamed in perfect symmetry against the city’s timeless light.

Artist’s Note

La Défense is intriguing — it’s Paris, yet it feels like a dream of what Paris dares to become. Standing above it, the light seemed to hum through the towers, each reflection carrying energy and intention. Mais, C’est La Défense is my portrait of ambition — a city forever building toward its next horizon.

Care & Presentation

Delivered unframed, allowing collectors to customize framing that aligns with their aesthetic. Display using archival framing standards to maintain brilliance and clarity 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.