KARENO — The Remains | The Story
This print was born from a quiet fascination with the marks humans leave on the earth. High on a distant hill, five trees stood clumped together under a heavy, gathering storm. Below them, the field had been deeply furrowed by farming, the linear strokes pulling the eye upward, like a slow procession toward the horizon.
Those trees, I later learned, were left there intentionally. They once provided shade for sheep. Now they are quiet remnants of an older purpose, standing watch over a landscape reshaped by labour and time.
I titled this print Kareno, a Japanese literary word for a desolate, withered field, a recurring image in classical poetry that speaks to the passing of seasons and what remains after life has moved on.
I hope the viewer feels the weight of that quiet history, the gathering storm, and the quiet dignity of those few surviving trees.
Craftsmanship & Materials
Museum-grade materials, hand-signed and produced to archival standards.
Certificate of Authenticity
Includes a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity detailing the edition number, archival materials, and year of production.
Hand-Signed & Numbered
Each print is individually hand-signed and numbered by Peter Delaney as part of this limited edition.
Archival Fine Art Paper
Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 308gsm, a 100% cotton museum-grade paper renowned for its exceptional detail, rich tonal depth, and archival longevity.
Edition Size: A2 (42 × 59.4 cm | 16.5 × 23.4 in), inclusive of a white border for framing. Final dimensions may vary slightly to preserve the original image ratio.
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Collector Stories
Reflections from collectors who have welcomed Peter Delaney's artwork into their homes around the world.
After some delay, I finally had 'Bonds of Love' framed and placed on my bedroom wall, a gift from my husband for our 50th wedding anniversary. He passed away not long after, and two years on, this photograph continues to comfort me. It is the first thing I see every morning, and it gladdens my heart.
This is not a photograph hanging on a wall. It is a window into something vast and unhurried.
To have one of Peter Delaney's images in your home is your connection to a world few of us will ever experience, and a connection to nature and the earth that is truly rare.
Queen of the Mara has occupied a central place in our living room since 2020. It helped us feel connected to the world at a time when we... weren't.
Each print carries its own story, creating a lasting connection between the collector and Africa's wild places.