The Infrared Journey

A Historic Moment: Capturing the Arrival of British Royalty in Hamburg

A Historic Moment: Capturing the Arrival of British Royalty in Hamburg

A Historic Moment: Capturing the Arrival of British Royalty in Hamburg

A closer look at the work

Black vehicles and a line of musicians occupy the lower part of the image. Behind them, two harbour cranes rise against a bright, cloudy sky, with the Elbphilharmonie visible across the water. The angled crane booms answer the looser arrangement on the quay. Red and orange clothing keeps attention on the people despite the larger scale of the harbour structures.

The existing work text identifies the occasion as the Hamburg visit of Charles III and Camilla on 31 March 2023. Here, the reception becomes part of a larger urban stage. Ceremony, vehicles and working infrastructure share one image. The photograph shows how a public event is spatially organised while remaining surrounded by a setting that extends beyond the occasion.

Personal consultation

The work, the space, the presentation.

What interests you about this work? I take time for your questions, its origins and its place in a collection. Together, we explore differences between works and their relationship with space, light and architecture.

Size, selected materials and bespoke framing are carefully coordinated. The precise presentation develops through our conversation.

A photograph of the intended space can help us consider scale and placement.

The work in a space

Scale and spatial presence

Light and limestone
82 × 124 cm

Visualization · Spatial design proposal. The original photograph is inserted unchanged. All sizes share the same room, viewpoint and scale. Presentation and framing are discussed individually.

Explore another setting

An alternative design study. Size comparisons always use the setting you select.

Artwork and edition.

Size · height × widthEdition number / edition size + AP
40 × 60 cmEdition 7 + 2 AP
82 × 124 cmEdition 5 + 2 AP
111 × 167 cmEdition 3 + 2 AP

Digital edition

The work on the blockchain.

Ethereum · ERC-1155 · Token 13

The digital edition and physical photograph are separate collectibles. Please check the linked record for edition details, availability and listings.

View digital edition on OpenSea ↗

Work and editions

Also listed in the artwork archive as: A Historic Moment: Capturing the Arrival of British Royalty in Hamburg, Deutschland

Discuss the work

A personal conversation offers time to consider the work, its context and its place in a collection.

A Historic Moment: Capturing the Arrival of British Royalty in Hamburg

A Historic Moment: Capturing the Arrival of British Royalty in HamburgDiscuss this work ↗

Stay connected

New works. Personal invitations.

Occasional notes from my studio — new work and upcoming exhibitions.

Receive invitations

Sign-up requires email confirmation. Separate from an artwork enquiry. Privacy

A Historic Moment: Capturing the Arrival of British Royalty in Hamburg

Discuss the work

A Historic Moment: Capturing the Arrival of British Royalty in Hamburg

A question about the work, its presentation or the intended space is a good starting point. I will respond personally.

What would you like to discuss?

A non-binding enquiry. No purchase, reservation or newsletter sign-up. Your name and email are processed to respond to your enquiry. Privacy

How your data is used

Your enquiry is stored encrypted in the European project database and forwarded to André Wagner’s studio. Enquiry records are deleted there after 180 days; subsequent personal correspondence is managed separately. Please do not include sensitive personal information.

A Historic Moment: Capturing the Arrival of British Royalty in Hamburg