Mount Cook New Zealand Original Pastel

Rising high in the Southern Alps, Aoraki / Mount Cook stands as New Zealand’s tallest and most awe-inspiring peak, a mountain revered for its still strength and the light that dances across its icy face. Even from afar, it has a presence that seems to steady the heart. Mount Cook is a popular destination for climbing tourists. Long favoured by bold adventurers, including Sir Edmund Hillary who trained here before ascending Everest, Aoraki stands as both teacher and guide reminding us that the greatest heights are reached one step at a time.

In this picture, the artist softens that grandeur into something deeply inviting. The slopes become rounded and generous, the snow brushed with lilac and turquoise tones that shimmer beneath a bright southern sky. In the foreground, earthy chocolate browns meet exuberant greens, colours that ground the mountain’s cool light in warmth and life.

One Only Available as an Original Unframed - 730x 540mm

Postage and Packing Included

Sample of how your pastel will look after you have had it framed

How Your Original Will Arrive and What to Do Next

This is an original artwork, created by the artists hands using soft pastels, a natural medium composed of pure pigment, clay, and a binder. These pastels (Rembrandt and Sennelier) are lightfast, permanent, and chemical-free, offering a life time of colour and depth.

“Degas used soft pastels in his ballerina series (1880s), the originals remain as vibrant today as the day he painted them.”

Because of its value and delicacy, the artwork is not framed before delivery. This reduces the carbon footprint as well as ensures:

• The surface is protected from pressure and vibration during shipping

• You can work with a trusted local framer to choose the right frame for your space and style

• The artwork stays in its best possible condition until it’s safely behind glass 

  Please do not attempt to flatten or frame the artwork yourself. Originals must be carefully unrolled and mounted by a professional framer to avoid creasing, smudging, or damage.

This is the beginning of your role as its curator, the artwork has travelled from the artist’s hands to yours. Let it be framed with care and intention, ready to hold its place in your world.