For more than fifty years, Michael Leunig gently and brilliantly skewered the absurdities of everyday life. Now, as one of Australia’s most cherished and quietly missed voices, his work feels more luminous than ever. Spanning the political, cultural and philosophical, his visual world was one of whimsy, wit and a deep humanity.

This original drawing is a vibrant example of Leunig’s signature sense of humour. A quintessential “Leunig man” is poised in front of a window, taking a well-deserved break from his horror television programs. A witty meditation on the proliferation of gore in popular culture, Leunig in this work captures a deeply human moment of reflection - a man in search of respite.

In his signature humorous style, ‘Untitled (Jumbo Horror Inferno)’ is a jewel for admirers of Leunig and collectors of important works on paper. It is provenanced from the Leunig family’s private collection.

Michael LEUNIG (1945 - 2024)
'Untitled (Jumbo Horror Inferno)'
Ink on paper
Image Size: 6 x 10 cm
Dimensions: 17 x 18 cm
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Condition:Very Good.
(c) The Artist or Assignee