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 1986 woodcut, Ryrie crafts a portrait of a man sitting with a fish in his hands, poised to eat it. There is something primitive about this figure - a scene captured from the early days of mankind, or a re-imagined character from classic mythology. A petite work, this print is a testament to Ryrie's ability to infuse intrigue and narrative into his artistic creations.

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 joyful discovery.

John RYRIE (1961 - )
'untitled (the catch)' 1987
linocut on paper
Edition of 19
Image Size: 12 x 9 cm
Dimensions: 24 x 19 cm
Signed: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, dated lower margin

Comes with Letter of Provenance

Condition: Excellent

(c) John Ryrie / Copyright Agency