Gateway Arch, St. Louis — Balthazar Korab

Balthazar Korab’s dramatic black-and-white architectural photograph presents the Gateway Arch rising above the St. Louis landscape. Designed by architect Eero Saarinen, the immense stainless-steel structure is isolated against a luminous graduated sky, emphasizing the extraordinary simplicity and precision of its sweeping geometric form.

With its low horizon, dark foreground, and restrained monochrome palette, the photograph transforms one of America’s most recognizable monuments into a minimalist study of architecture, scale, light, and space. Korab’s precise architectural vision gives the image both documentary significance and a striking modern aesthetic.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Balthazar Korab Studios, Ltd.
• Title: Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri
• Original title: [Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri]
• Series: Balthazar Korab Collection
• Date: Between 1955 and 2007
• Period: Mid-to-late 20th century
• Place of Origin: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
• Medium: Digital black-and-white photograph, TIFF file

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

Exact frame dimensions, component availability, and production specifications may vary slightly depending on the selected size and destination.