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About the Artwork
“Moonset at Bozzhyra – Mangystau” captures a rare celestial transition in the heart of Kazakhstan’s Mangystau desert, photographed at first light as sunrise gently illuminates the iconic limestone towers of Bozzhyra while the moon quietly sets in the deep blue sky. This fleeting overlap of night and day creates a powerful yet serene atmosphere, where time appears suspended.
The soft pink and amber hues of early sunlight brush across the chalk-white formations, revealing their sculptural textures and ancient character, while the cool tones of dawn linger over the desert floor. The distant moon adds a poetic counterpoint — a subtle reminder of the night receding as the desert awakens. The vast negative space and minimalist composition amplify the sense of solitude, scale, and geological timelessness.
This artwork is a visual meditation on balance and transition — light and shadow, earth and sky — making it a compelling addition for art collectors, luxury interiors, and fine art enthusiasts drawn to rare moments, remote landscapes, and understated grandeur.
Limited Edition Fine Art Print
Museum-quality archival pigment print
Printed on premium archival paper
Signed, numbered, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity
Worldwide shipping available
Artwork by Pankaj Mishra
Limited Editions
Big size – Limited Edition of 10
Medium size – Limited Edition of 25
Small size – Limited Edition of 35