OWL BY RIGBY GRAHAM (1931-2015)

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Characteristics

Rigby Graham (1931–2015)
Owl
Woodcut in colours on wove paper, signed and numbered 14/40 in pencil.

A striking modern British woodcut depicting a barn owl poised against a dense nocturnal woodland backdrop. Executed with bold linear carving and strong contrasts of black, white, and muted blue-grey tones, the composition demonstrates Rigby Graham’s distinctive graphic style and deep affinity with the natural world.

The monumental owl dominates the composition, rendered with expressive carved textures that emphasize the bird’s facial disc and plumage. Beneath the figure, small human forms appear almost theatrical within the dark foliage, introducing an element of mystery and narrative symbolism often associated with Graham’s printmaking practice.

The work displays the artist’s mastery of the woodcut medium, combining intricate patterning with dramatic tonal contrasts to create a richly atmospheric image.

Presented in a contemporary wooden frame with white mount.

Technical Information

Date: 20th Century
Framed: 83.5 x 71.5 x 2 cm.