Frank Martin Promenade 1969 Signed Limited Edition Woodcut
Frank Martin Promenade 1969 Signed Limited Edition Woodcut. Title: Frank Martin: Promenade - Signed Limited Edition Woodcut (1969). This captivating artwork by Frank Martin showcases a scene of pretty women walking about dressed in 1960s fashion.
Carved into blocks of wood by Martin over forty years ago, the print retains an authentic Pop-Art look that captures the spirit of the era. Composed of six separate woodblock prints in three colors, the artwork reveals the hidden craftsmanship of a true master. Frank Martin's artistic output was predominantly commercial, aligning with the flourishing illustrative and decorative art scene in publishing, journalism, and advertising in Britain.He proudly referred to himself as a jobbing artist, and his technical range of accomplishments was undeniable. His success is reflected in the numerous one-man shows he held in the 1970s and his notable tenure as one of the longest-serving illustrators for the Folio Society. Martin's work often exuded a playful quality, characterized by sidelong glances, ripped bodices, and cartoonish features that seemed to invite speech bubbles. He deliberately avoided being taken too seriously and instead embraced a lighthearted approach to his art.
Among his favorite subjects were naked girls, which he depicted through various mediums such as drawing, painting, etching, and engraving. Martin's confident draughtsmanship employed strong shapes and energetic lines that conveyed movement. His images were straightforward, clear, and infused with affection. "Promenade" is a signed limited edition woodcut by Frank Martin, created in 1969. It captures the essence of Martin's playful style and showcases his expertise as a master craftsman.
The seemingly simplistic images reveal the depth of Martin's artistry upon closer examination. This artwork is a testament to Martin's versatility as an artist and his ability to create engaging and affectionate representations.
Unframed in Very Good Condition. The subject here seems to be simple; pretty women walking about dressed in 1960s fashion. Forty plus years have passed since these were carved into blocks of wood by Frank Martin and the Pop- Art look is genuine.
This print is composed of six separate woodblock prints in three colors. Look closely and you will find the work of a true master craftsman hiding in these seemingly simplistic images. 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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