Bold, expressive, and utterly distinctive, this original etching by Mark Schaller—celebrated co-founder of Melbourne’s Roar collective—offers a powerful reinterpretation of the female form. Composed of four individual prints that join to form one monumental artwork, it’s a centrepiece designed to transform any space.

With masterful aquatinting and mark-making techniques, Schaller evokes the grainy tactility of carved wood—a nod to the sculptural surfaces that define his practice. The result is a serene, dreamlike figure rendered in flowing lines and a warm palette of terracotta and apricot.

Schaller’s work is held by the National Gallery of Victoria and immortalised in Bendigo’s The Schaller Studio. This etching, alive with the improvisational spirit of jazz, is a joyful acquisition for any serious collector of Australian or contemporary art—a true testament to Schaller’s exuberant vision and enduring influence.

Mark SCHALLER (1960 - )
'The Tempest (Orange)' 2003
etching on paper
Edition of 20
Image Size: 152 x 112 cm
Dimensions: 152 x 112 cm
Signed: Signed, dated, and inscribed in lower margin: 4/20 The Tempest' M Schaller '03. Lower right bears the publisher’s embossed stamp.

Comes with Letter of Provenance

Printed across four sheets, each measuring 76 x 56 cm. Created using soft and hard ground etching, aquatint, and intaglio techniques.

Condition: Excellent

(c) The Artist or Assignee