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 raucous original drawing, Leunig turns his gaze toward modern education, storyboarding a wicked encounter between student and teacher. The student, professing a case of randiness, launches herself onto the teacher who can only crumple in embarrassment. Totally provocative, ‘Untitled (Further Proof That Modern Education is Impotent)’ is a send-up of the shifting power dynamics in contemporary education, satirising the obligation teachers can feel to make their students feel heard, special and good, no matter the reality.

As special as it is rare, ‘Untitled (Further Proof That Modern Education is Impotent)’ is a piquant find for admirers of Leunig and collectors of political art. It is recognisably by the artist and hand-signed by Leunig himself. School is in session!

Michael LEUNIG (1945 - 2024)
'Untitled (Further Proof That Modern Education is Impotent)'
ink on paper
Image Size: 19 x 26 cm
Dimensions: 20 x 28 cm
Signed: Signed 'Leunig' bottom right corner of image
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Pin holes in corners, light stains on image.

Condition:

Good: Describes the average used work of art, where the image is in good condition. The margin may need to be framed out due to markings, corner wear, dog ear, small tears or if framed, the frame may have minor damage