Untitled [Bespectacled man] 1984 [W/P]



Fibre-tipped pen on paper (shaped), 48 x 44 irreg.

Signed & dated l.r., within image: “Howard Arkley 84”

Private collection

This is the earliest dated example of the doubled-line technique Arkley used for his drawings, especially in 1985. This particular work is also unusual in having been cut out and mounted on black card. The drawing itself is stained in places.

ID photo and details shown here forwarded to Arkley Works 2024-25.

Provenance

  • The artist
  • Gift from the above to the present owner, an Arkley relative, c.1995