Milking Parlour Remains archival pigment print by Fred Gerendasy Photography – atmospheric photograph of an abandoned dairy barn interior with light filtering through old windows
Framed Milking Parlour Remains print by Fred Gerendasy Photography – fine art depiction of decaying dairy barn bathed in natural light, mounted in museum-quality frame
Unedited Milking Parlour Remains print by Fred Gerendasy Photography – fine art depiction of decaying dairy barn bathed in natural light, mounted in museum-quality frame

Milking Parlour Remains

$50 – $300

What remains of this old milking parlour — once part of a small dairy farm — still stands, weathered but solid. The structure is mostly intact, though the roof is long gone. I’m drawn especially to the window — the only likely source of natural light when the building was whole. It casts a quiet glow now, like a memory illuminating what’s left behind.

There’s a weight to places like this. They hold stories in their stillness. Time is a ceaseless animal, moving forward long after work has stopped, long after voices have faded. This image is both a record and a meditation — on light, labor, and the inevitability of change.

Printed as a museum-quality archival pigment print on fine art paper.

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Description

Small family farms that produced food for their own families and surrounding communities were once a staple of American life. At its peak, somewhere around 7 million small farms existed in the 1930’s until the dust bowl and depression period hit.  Today, less than a third that number exist. Of course, what from early 20th century American life looks anything like the present time? We have old buildings, works of art, extant newspaper articles, films and many other things that survive over time, they are our physical links to the past.

Archival-Quality Prints: A Century of Timeless Beauty

These are more than just images—they’re lifelong companions. Printed to meet museum-grade archival standards, each piece is crafted using the finest materials to last over 100 years with proper care.

Why It Matters:

  • Exceptional Longevity
    Your print is made to endure, preserving its rich tones and detail for generations when stored and displayed correctly.

  • Care Tips to Protect Your Print:

    • Unframed Prints: Store flat in an archival-quality box or portfolio.

    • Framed Prints: Use UV-filtering acrylic glazing, archival matting, and acid-free adhesives.

    • Display Location: Avoid direct sunlight and high humidity to maintain color vibrancy and surface quality.

Materials That Make the Difference

  • Papers:
    I use premium Canson archival fine art papers—free of optical brightening agents (OBAs) that degrade over time. Each offers:

    • Deep, rich blacks

    • Smooth and textured finishes

    • A wide dynamic range from bright highlights to dark shadows

    Paper Types:

    • Rag Photographique (210g and 310g)

    • Platine Fibre Rag (310g)

    • Baryta Prestige 2 (340g)

  • Inks:
    Printed with Canon Lucia pigment inks—known for their exceptional color accuracy and fade resistance. Lab-tested to last 100+ years.

Framed Prints Include:

  • Solid wood frames

  • 98% UV-protection acrylic glass

  • Archival mounting tapes

  • 100% acid-free cotton rag board used for windows and mounted prints — a professional conservation-grade material trusted for long-term preservation. While not formally classified as “museum board,” it meets rigorous archival standards.

  • Pre-installed picture wire — artwork arrives ready to hang

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Additional information

PAPER SIZE:

5×7", 11×17", 16" x 20" Framed Print