Brandon Dalmer

Bliss

Name: Bliss
Brand: Brandon Dalmer
SKU: EXB
Price: 3,300.00 CAD
Availability: OutOfStock

Acrylique sur panneau | Acrylic on panel
40 x 48 po / in (102 x 122 cm)
2025

“Bliss,” the default wallpaper for Windows XP, is perhaps the most widely viewed photograph in history. Taken in 1996 by Charles O’Rear in the Carneros region of Sonoma County, California. Though often assumed to be digitally manipulated, the photograph was taken with Fujifilm Velvia, a film stock known for its rich color saturation, and remains unaltered. In its idyllic simplicity, “Bliss” evokes a pastoral calm that stands in quiet contrast to the digital age it came to represent. Commissioned by Microsoft, the image was transformed from a local landscape into a global visual icon, blending photography, marketing, and technological history into a single, enduring image.

Acquired

Frequently asked questions

What types of artwork do you sell?

We sell a range of contemporary artworks from Canadian artists in a wide variety of mediums.

Do you provide framing services?

We handle custom framing for purchased artworks by working with a trusted, high quality framer based in Ottawa. Framing orders typically take 2 to 3 weeks for completion and use high quality materials. Quotes can be provided.

Do you install artwork?

Yes! We deliver, hang, and install artwork for clients locally in Ottawa. This service is complimentary with the purchase of an artwork.

How does shipping work?

We provide both domestic and international shipping. Quotes are prepared on a case by case basis depending on the size, weight, and medium of the artwork as well as its destination.

Is there parking available at the gallery?

We are located in the heart of the Glebe neighbourhood at the intersection of Bank Street and Fifth Avenue. Metered street parking is available infront of the gallery and 1-hour parking on the residential streets surrounding the gallery.