Darial Pass | Ilya Nikolaevich Zankovsky | 19th Century

In this haunting nocturnal landscape, Zankovsky captures the dramatic solitude of the Darial Pass, a rugged gateway through the Caucasus Mountains. Moonlight breaks through turbulent clouds, bathing the foaming river and jagged peaks in a spectral glow. The small, dimly lit settlement at left heightens the vast scale and isolation of the scene, emphasizing nature’s sublime and untamed power. With meticulous detail and a brooding palette, Zankovsky evokes both awe and unease, rendering the wilderness as a place of mystery, danger, and enduring grandeur.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging