Mark Richards surfing Bells Beach in 1983, photographed from the water by Peter Crawford.

MR Bells 83

Collector Size 40 cm x 60 cm / Archival Photographic Print — Unframed / N/A
$650.00
MR Bells 83

MR Bells 83

Mark Richards, Bells Beach

Bells Beach, Victoria, 1983

Four-time World Champion Mark Richards skims across the Bells bowl in the twilight of his professional career.

By 1983, Richards had already shaped the direction of competitive surfing. His twin-fin surfing defined an era — fast, loose and unmistakably stylish — while the early 1980s marked a major change in board design and performance surfing.

Captured from the water by Peter Crawford on Kodachrome 64 film using a Nikonos underwater camera, this photograph holds the speed and movement of Bells with remarkable clarity. Working with limited frames, moving water and manual focus, Crawford had to pan with the surfer to freeze the motion.

MR is pictured riding under his own MR Surfboards label, wearing a Victory wetsuit — two names closely tied to this period of Australian surf culture.

A powerful archival image from a defining moment in modern surfing.
$650.00
Taxes included.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Please allow for a 14 - 30 day delivery window.

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Edition & Authenticity

Each photograph is produced in a limited edition and accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity from the Peter Crawford Archive.
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Mark Richards surfing Bells Beach in 1983, photographed from the water by Peter Crawford.
  • Mark Richards surfing Bells Beach in 1983, photographed from the water by Peter Crawford.
  • MR Bells 83 by Peter Crawford — 120 × 80 cm, aluminium-mounted resin print, shown in a light minimalist living room.
  • MR Bells 83 by Peter Crawford — 120 × 80 cm, aluminium-mounted resin print, shown in a light minimalist living room.
  • MR Bells 83 by Peter Crawford — 120 × 80 cm, white frame, shown in a light minimalist living room.
  • MR Bells 83 by Peter Crawford — 120 × 80 cm, black frame, shown in a light minimalist living room.
  • MR Bells 83 by Peter Crawford — 120 × 80 cm, hayseed frame, shown in a light minimalist living room.
  • MR Bells 83 by Peter Crawford — 90 × 60 cm, aluminium-mounted resin print, shown in a light minimalist living room.
  • MR Bells 83 by Peter Crawford — 90 × 60 cm, white frame, shown in a light minimalist living room.
  • MR Bells 83 by Peter Crawford — 90 × 60 cm, black frame, shown in a light minimalist living room.
  • MR Bells 83 by Peter Crawford — 90 × 60 cm, hayseed frame, shown in a light minimalist living room.
  • MR Bells 83 by Peter Crawford — 90 × 60 cm, white frame with white mat, shown in a light minimalist living room.
  • MR Bells 83 by Peter Crawford — 90 × 60 cm, black frame with white mat, shown in a light minimalist living room.
  • MR Bells 83 by Peter Crawford — 90 × 60 cm, hayseed frame with white mat, shown in a light minimalist living room.
  • MR Bells 83 by Peter Crawford — 60 × 40 cm, aluminium-mounted resin print, shown in a light minimalist living room.
  • MR Bells 83 by Peter Crawford — 60 × 40 cm, white frame, shown in a light minimalist living room.
  • MR Bells 83 by Peter Crawford — 60 × 40 cm, black frame, shown in a light minimalist living room.
  • MR Bells 83 by Peter Crawford — 60 × 40 cm, hayseed frame, shown in a light minimalist living room.
  • MR Bells 83 by Peter Crawford — 60 × 40 cm, white frame with white mat, shown in a light minimalist living room.
  • MR Bells 83 by Peter Crawford — 60 × 40 cm, black frame with white mat, shown in a light minimalist living room.
  • MR Bells 83 by Peter Crawford — 60 × 40 cm, hayseed frame with white mat, shown in a light minimalist living room.

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