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.

In this charming original, a lone figure appears entangled with flora. With each brushstroke, Leunig captures the poetry of entwinement: between people, nature, and self. Both humorous and poignant, a meditation on the interconnectedness of living things, this work is an embodiment of the artist’s desire to “treat whimsy seriously”.

As special as it is rare, this work is a jewel for admirers of Leunig, dreamers, and collectors of contemporary figurative painting. Provenanced from the Leunig family’s private collection, this tender work is a gentle reminder to be present, to embrace life’s quiet entanglements, and to find meaning in its smallest, most whimsical moments.

Michael LEUNIG (1945 - 2024)
'Untitled (Entwined)'
ink on paper
Image Size: 35 x 24 cm
Dimensions: 42 x 30 cm
Signed: Signed 'Leunig' lower right.
Comes with Letter of Provenance

Condition: Excellent. There is a small ink smudge in the lower margin that could be concealed with framing.

(c) The Artist or Assignee