Frank Martin Limited Edition on Rice Paper GOYESCA Portrait 1967

Artist Name: Frank Martin

Title: Frank Martin Limited Edition on Rice Paper – GOYESCA Portrait 1967.

This limited edition artwork on rice paper by Frank Martin showcases a captivating portrait titled “GOYESCA Portrait 1967.” Known for his commercial artistry, Martin proudly referred to himself as a jobbing artist, making significant contributions to the illustrative and decorative art scene in Britain during a period of flourishing publishing, journalism, and advertising.

The technical range of Martin’s accomplishments cannot be denied, and his success is evident in the 1970s, where he held no fewer than 11 one-man shows, demonstrating his prominence in the art world. Additionally, he had the distinction of being one of the longest-serving illustrators for the Folio Society, further highlighting his impact on the field.

Martin’s artistic style often embraced a playful quality. His works featured sidelong glances, ripped bodices, and cartoonish features that invited a sense of whimsy. These elements were indicative of his intention to avoid being taken too seriously. Notably, Martin frequently depicted naked girls, exploring their portrayal through various artistic mediums such as drawing, painting, etching, and engraving. As a confident draughtsman, he employed strong shapes and dynamic lines that exuded movement and swagger. His images were straightforward, clear, and infused with an affectionate tone.

Year: 1967

Medium Type: woodcut

Size-Width | Size-Height: 22.75” x 15.75”

Signed | Edition Size: signed in pencil and marked | VIII/XXV

Unframed in Very Good Condition.

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Most of Frank Martin’s output was commercial in a purposeful way. At a time when illustrative and decorative art in Britain flourished in publishing, journalism and advertising, he proudly called himself a jobbing artist and no one could deny the technical range of his accomplishments. It is a measure of his success that in the 1970s he held no fewer than 11 one-man shows. He was also one of the longest-serving illustrators for the Folio Society.

Martins work often had a playful quality. The sidelong glances, ripped bodices and cartoonish features (sometimes practically asking for speech bubbles) were all indications that he did not want to be taken solemnly. Naked girls were undoubtedly his favourite subjects, and he drew, painted, etched and engraved them repeatedly. He was a confident draughtsman, using strong shapes and swaggering lines full of movement. His images are straightforward, clear and affectionate

 

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Weight 3 lbs
Dimensions 24 × 5 × 4 in
Title

Frank Martin Limited Edition on Rice Paper GOYESCA Portrait 1967

Artist Name

Edition Type

Limited Edition

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Edition Size

VIII/XXV

Date of Creation

Year

1967

Signed

Signed

Item height

15.75

Item Width

22.75

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Frank Martin Limited Edition on Rice Paper GOYESCA Portrait 1967

Artist Name: Frank Martin

Title: Frank Martin Limited Edition on Rice Paper - GOYESCA Portrait 1967.

This limited edition artwork on rice paper by Frank Martin showcases a captivating portrait titled "GOYESCA Portrait 1967." Known for his commercial artistry, Martin proudly referred to himself as a jobbing artist, making significant contributions to the illustrative and decorative art scene in Britain during a period of flourishing publishing, journalism, and advertising.

The technical range of Martin's accomplishments cannot be denied, and his success is evident in the 1970s, where he held no fewer than 11 one-man shows, demonstrating his prominence in the art world. Additionally, he had the distinction of being one of the longest-serving illustrators for the Folio Society, further highlighting his impact on the field.

Martin's artistic style often embraced a playful quality. His works featured sidelong glances, ripped bodices, and cartoonish features that invited a sense of whimsy. These elements were indicative of his intention to avoid being taken too seriously. Notably, Martin frequently depicted naked girls, exploring their portrayal through various artistic mediums such as drawing, painting, etching, and engraving. As a confident draughtsman, he employed strong shapes and dynamic lines that exuded movement and swagger. His images were straightforward, clear, and infused with an affectionate tone.

Year: 1967

Medium Type: woodcut

Size-Width | Size-Height: 22.75'' x 15.75''

Signed | Edition Size: signed in pencil and marked | VIII/XXV

Unframed in Very Good Condition.

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