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.

‘Untitled (Rhythmic birds and figures)’ is an original painting. Its palette is joyous, each figure a constellation of brightly coloured forms – there are Leunig's iconic loop figures alongside his birds, this time fused into one two-headed avian. A reminder to find delight in the everyday, ‘Untitled (Rhythmic birds and figures) is music for the eye. 

As special as it is rare, this work is a jewel for admirers of Leunig, dreamers and collectors of iconic paintings. It is provenanced from the Leunig family’s private collection, a reminder to find beauty in the everyday.

Michael LEUNIG (1945 - 2024)
'Untitled (Rhythmic birds and figures)' 2019
Acyrlic on canvas
Image Size: 61 x 52 cm
Dimensions: 64 x 55 cm
Signed: Signed 'Leunig' bottom right corner. Also Signed on verso: 'Michael Leunig, 2019'
Comes with Letter of Provenance

Condition: Excellent

(c) The Artist or Assignee