TWA204

$3,915.00

With this photograph, Ducrest invites viewers into a moment of quiet nostalgia at the legendary TWA terminal, now part of JFK Airport but once known as Idlewild. In this intimate close-up of the analog arrival board, every detail evokes the tactile beauty of a pre-digital era: the mechanical tiles poised mid-flip, the soft wear of time around the edges, the silent choreography of letters and numbers that once carried the promise of distant cities.

The image is a meditation on memory and impermanence. Airlines and routes long vanished appear like ghosts of a jet-setting past, conjuring the excitement of travelers rushing to reunite with loved ones and the quiet anticipation of those waiting in the terminal’s embrace. By isolating the board in its quiet dignity, the photograph transforms a functional object into an emblem of longing, change, and the romance of air travel’s golden age.

Rendered with Ducrest’s signature attention to light and form, this work balances precision and emotion. It captures not only the visual poetry of mid-century design but also the melancholic hum of time passing—an analog world preserved in a digital age.

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With this photograph, Ducrest invites viewers into a moment of quiet nostalgia at the legendary TWA terminal, now part of JFK Airport but once known as Idlewild. In this intimate close-up of the analog arrival board, every detail evokes the tactile beauty of a pre-digital era: the mechanical tiles poised mid-flip, the soft wear of time around the edges, the silent choreography of letters and numbers that once carried the promise of distant cities.

The image is a meditation on memory and impermanence. Airlines and routes long vanished appear like ghosts of a jet-setting past, conjuring the excitement of travelers rushing to reunite with loved ones and the quiet anticipation of those waiting in the terminal’s embrace. By isolating the board in its quiet dignity, the photograph transforms a functional object into an emblem of longing, change, and the romance of air travel’s golden age.

Rendered with Ducrest’s signature attention to light and form, this work balances precision and emotion. It captures not only the visual poetry of mid-century design but also the melancholic hum of time passing—an analog world preserved in a digital age.

Shown below with various framing options (40x60”)

Product Information

Sizes/Edition

  • 24x36” (edition 15)

  • 40x60” (edition 10)

Print Only

  • Hahnemühle Photo Rag Archival Paper

  • 0.39” white border for 40x60” and 2” for 24x36”

All limited edition prints come with a Certificate of Authenticity, complete with detailed information about the work, such as the title and edition number. I do not sign directly on the artwork.

The Certificate of Authenticity ensures that your print is an original. It should be stored somewhere safe, preferably separate from the artwork but can also be mounted on the back of the artwork.

Custom Framing

Four framing options.

  • Walnut Floating Frame

  • Mat Black Floating Frame

  • Mat White Floating Frame

  • Aluminum Art Box Frame with 2” Depth

All frames have an acrylic glass to protect the image.

Floating Wooden Frame

2” deep Aluminum ArtBox

Face-mounted Acrylic Glass

  • Artwork is permanently face-mounted to plexiglass using a clear adhesive.

  • An aluminum brace will be mounted to the back of each plexi frame. The cleat will require additional hardware based on the make of your wall.

Custom Framing

These luxe frames are entirely custom and present infinite possibilities. Available in a wide variety of finishes, these handcrafted frames feature unparalleled details like reinforced corners, exquisitely-crafted spline joints, and endless finish options for the ultimate experience in customization and quality.

As these are completely custom, please use the email under "contact us” to inquire.


Shipping & Returns

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We have a non-returnable and non-refundable policy.

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Expedited Shipping - Expedited shipping is not available, but most orders will be delivered within 10-15 days. .
**We urge our customers to ship to a business location if possible, as packages do not require a signature and cannot be left with a doorman at the time of delivery. Jonathan Ducrest Photography will not be held responsible for the safety of your artwork once a delivery has been made.

 

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