Drawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking.

In this 2003 etching 'A dog's treasure', Ryrie represents a scene from one of Aesop's classic fables. Within the narrative, a dog becomes possessed with insatiable greed - instead of enjoying life, he hoards wealth obsessively. Rendered in vivid detail, Ryrie animates this century-old story, infusing it with a contemporary relevance.

Ryrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, this work is a compelling discovery.

John RYRIE (1961 - )
'A dog's treasure' 2003
etching on paper
Edition of 40
Image Size: 12 x 9 cm
Dimensions: 38 x 29 cm
Signed: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated lower margin
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Embossed by Chrysalis Publishing lower right corner.
Condition:Excellent:
(c) John Ryrie / Copyright Agency