{"product_id":"ryrie-john-mr-punch-18510","title":"John Ryrie 'Mr. Punch'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 'Mr. Punch', Ryrie depicts the titular character from the traditional English puppet show Punch and Judy. A character usually engaged in violent, slapstick comedy, the artist here represents Punch as a passive character, with his back turned towards the viewer. Taking on this novel perspective, Ryrie explore the vulnerable side of the beloved puppet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie 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 joyful discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Mr. Punch' 2005\u003cbr\u003elithograph on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 6\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 32 x 11 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 38 x 29 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated lower margin\u003cbr\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003eEmbossed by Lancaster Press lower right corner.\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50992347512902,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-mr-punch-18510.jpg?v=1794359358","url":"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/products\/ryrie-john-mr-punch-18510","provider":"Art and Collectors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}