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Richard Heeps
Poor Richard - Head, North Sore, Salton Sea, California - Color Photo

2003

About the Item

This Roadside Giant is called 'Poor Richard', ironic really considering the artists' name, and the sad state of his broken off head. Poor Richard refers to the Almanack published by Benjamin Franklin in between 1732-1758, which was popular for its extensive use of wordplay, and some of the witty phrases coined in the contemporary American vernacular. Finding this on his road trip between Mecca and the Salton Sea, this bearded cowboy is an iconic Muffler Man. This artwork is a limited edition of 25, gloss photographic print only. It will be delivered rolled in a box accompanied by a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity. The print is very fragile and it is recommended that it is only handled by a professional framer and that it is dry-mounted for framing. This artwork is available in other sizes and can be requested framed. Be sure to look at Richard Heeps other artworks in our 1stDibs store as they are great paired for interior design projects. Richard Heeps’ seductive, highly saturated colours and sophisticated pictorial structures demonstrate a true love and empathy for his subject matter – be it cool, descriptive interiors, still life, portrait or landscape. His distinctive style pushes the limits of lens-based photography without the need for digital manipulation. He runs his own darkrooms in Cambridge (UK) where he hand prints his colour photography. His work has been exhibited in Museums and Public Galleries around England, and he has participated in Art Fairs around the world, and his work is now part of many international collections.
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