Ralph Steadman: H.L. Mencken

Ralph Steadman: H.L. MenckenPart of the 'Writers Series'. Published by Peacock during Ralph's residency in the early 90's, a prolific period for both artist and printmaking studio where over 80 works were produced between 1992 and 1994. The plate and the HC were produced in 1993 and the full edition was published later in 1996. Paper Size: 54. 5 x 40. 5 cm Medium: Etching Edition Size: 20 Year: 1996

Chine-collé and relief Edition Size: 30 Year: 2016

Paper Size: 53 x 25 cm

The explosion in the background elaborates this dichotomy and can be read as either the ‘big bang’ or a burst of celestial light

“Then the Animals said God” opens up a question rather than proclaims a position

Medium: Etching

Paper Size: 32

coupled with the coolest of palettes – masterpieces of the printed form

"Sea Ice - Lancaster Sound" and "Sea Ice - Illulissat") is inspired by the artists namesake (but no relation) Arctic explorer Dr

Paper Size: 26 x 19

adjective: sleekit

“My style has all just come together

Visually rich in line and narrative and executed with his favoured combination of conte crayon on hand made Japanese paper the prints have all the quality of his drawing