Michael Peterson, Dee Why Cutback 1981. Peter Crawford Archive.

Reserve Collection - MP Cutback Dee Why

Gallery Size 60 cm x 90 cm / Archival Photographic Print — Unframed / N/A
$3,000.00
Reserve Collection - MP Cutback Dee Why

Reserve Collection - MP Cutback Dee Why

Dee Why point (Micheal’s last surf) 1981

Widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted, radical, and influential surfers of his generation, he was famously nicknamed "The King of Kirra" for his absolute mastery over the hollow barrels of Kirra Point on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

“In the early ‘70s Michael Peterson was turning harder and riding further back inside the curl than any other surfer competing in Australia.” —Nat Young from the book Nat’s Nat and that’s that. 

Peterson won virtually every major Australian surfing event between 1972 and 1977. This included three consecutive Bells Beach Easter Classics (1973–1975) and the inaugural 1977 Stubbies Pro at Burleigh Heads—a landmark event that introduced the modern man-on-man judging format.

Michael Peterson's session at Dee Why Point in 1981 holds a legendary, bittersweet place in Australian surfing folklore because it is widely considered the day he realised his era of dominance had come to an end. While out at the powerful right-hand reef break of Dee Why Point, he watched Sydney surfer Simon Anderson absolutely tear the waves apart on his newly invented three-fin "Thruster" surfboard

Selected from the Peter Crawford Archive for the Reserve Collection and offered in limited editions. Available as an archival photographic print, in a white, black or Hayseed box frame, or mounted on aluminium with a resin finish. Mat options are available in selected sizes.
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$3,000.00
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ARCHIVAL PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT ON PAPER — UNFRAMED

Archival Paper Print — Unframed

Printed to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Matt Baryta 308gsm, a museum-quality white cotton paper with no optical brighteners.

Its velvety matt surface recalls the character of traditional silver-halide darkroom paper, while the premium inkjet coating produces vivid colour, crisp detail and deep blacks. The refined, subtle texture gives each photograph an elegant fine-art finish.

Supplied unframed and carefully rolled in a protective tube.
Box Frame Details

Black - Our sleek black box frames provide a bold, modern backdrop for your artwork.
Undertones: Deep, Matte, Refined
Decor: Contemporary, Minimalist, Urban



White - Clean and crisp, our white box frames offer a gallery-like presentation.
Undertones: Bright, Pure, Fresh
Decor: Modern, Scandinavian, Art gallery



Hayseed - Our natural box frames bring warmth and an organic feel to your displays. 
Undertones: Warm, Raw, Textured
Decor: Rustic Modern, Eco-chic, Japandi
Matte Details

Matte Details
Our frame size increases when a Matte is added to maintain image size.
Our standard mounts are available with a depth of 2.4mm. All mounts are "conservation grade", sustainably sourced, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.
Glaze Details

Australian orders are framed with anti-reflective glass. International orders are framed with premium museum quality acrylic glazing for safer, lighter shipping.

Please note that glazing may vary depending on the delivery location.
Aluminum Mounted Details

Aluminium Mounted Resin Print

Printed onto an aluminium composite panel and finished with a hand-applied resin coating to enhance colour, depth and detail. Lightweight and supplied ready to hang.

Each print is produced as a limited edition and supplied with a certificate of authenticity.

Please allow approximately 2 weeks for production before dispatch.
Dibond Details

Aluminium dibond is a composite material. It’s 3mm thick with three layers; a black polyethylene core between two platinum white aluminium sheets.

Dibond mounted prints are a perfect contemporary option for displaying your artwork or photographs. We use fine art inks with a Giclée printing method to ensure increased saturation and luminosity.

Printing method: Giclée
Materials: Aluminium
3mm deep aluminium dibond
Watermark

Images displayed online include a watermark for archive protection and attribution. All purchased artworks and reproductions are supplied without watermarks.
Shipping & Delivery

Complimentary shipping is included on standard editions. Delivery for oversized Reserve works is quoted separately.

Fully insured delivery.

Please allow for a 14 - 30 day delivery window.

Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with further information. Delivery times vary depending on your location.
Edition & Authenticity

Each photograph is produced in a limited edition and accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity from the Peter Crawford Archive.
Custom Orders / Additional Questions

We are available for any additional questions or to discuss custom orders tailored to your space.

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  • MP Cutback by Peter Crawford — 90 × 60 cm, white full frame, shown to scale in a contemporary concrete-wall living room.
  • MP Cutback by Peter Crawford — 90 × 60 cm, black full frame, shown to scale in a contemporary concrete-wall living room.
  • MP Cutback by Peter Crawford — 90 × 60 cm, hayseed full frame, shown to scale in a contemporary concrete-wall living room.
  • MP Cutback by Peter Crawford — 90 × 60 cm, black frame with mat, shown to scale in a contemporary concrete-wall living room.
  • MP Cutback by Peter Crawford — 90 × 60 cm, white frame with mat, shown to scale in a contemporary concrete-wall living room.
  • MP Cutback by Peter Crawford — 90 × 60 cm, hayseed frame with mat, shown to scale in a contemporary concrete-wall living room.
  • MP Cutback by Peter Crawford — 90 × 60 cm, aluminium resin mount, shown to scale in a contemporary concrete-wall living room.
  • MP Cutback by Peter Crawford — 120 × 80 cm, white full frame, shown to scale in a contemporary concrete-wall living room.
  • MP Cutback by Peter Crawford — 120 × 80 cm, black full frame, shown to scale in a contemporary concrete-wall living room.
  • MP Cutback by Peter Crawford — 120 × 80 cm, hayseed full frame, shown to scale in a contemporary concrete-wall living room.
  • MP Cutback by Peter Crawford — 120 × 80 cm, aluminium resin mount, shown to scale in a contemporary concrete-wall living room.
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  • MP Cutback by Peter Crawford — 152 × 102 cm, black full frame, shown to scale in a contemporary concrete-wall living room.
  • MP Cutback by Peter Crawford — 152 × 102 cm, hayseed full frame, shown to scale in a contemporary concrete-wall living room.
  • MP Cutback by Peter Crawford — 152 × 102 cm, aluminium resin mount, shown to scale in a contemporary concrete-wall living room.

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