Michael Leunig was an iconic Australian cartoonist, writer, painter, philosopher and poet, best known for his cartoons published in the Sydney Morning Herald and Age newspapers over 55 years. Spanning the political, cultural and philosophical, his visual world was one of whimsy, wit and a deep humanity.

This original etching features elements that appear repeatedly throughout Leunig’s work; Leunig's swirling depictions of creatures, teapots, and flora conjure a mystical world one can easily get lost in.

As special as it is rare, ‘The Leap of Faith’ is a jewel for admirers of Leunig and collectors of important works on paper. It is provenanced from the Leunig family’s private collection, a tender meditation on the fruitfulness of finding peace.

Michael LEUNIG (1945 - 2024)
'The Leap of Faith - Sienna'
etching on paper
Image Size: 60 x 70 cm
Dimensions: 77 x 86 cm
Signed: Signed and titled in margin

Comes with Letter of Provenance

Condition: Very Good: Describes a work of art's image as Excellent, but may show some small signs of surrounding wear to paper or frame. There are no tears to paper margin or disruption to the paint surface.

(c) The Artist or Assignee