Artist: Mark Edwards
Title: The Man with the Balloon
Edition: 82/150
Medium: Giclée on Hahnemühle paper
Artwork Dimensions: 56cm × 41cm (22" × 16¼")
Frame Dimensions: 89cm x 76cm (35" x 30")
Condition: Image: Excellent condition; paper clean, colours strong, no creasing. Frame: Many bumps and knocks. See Photos. With original certificate of authenticity
Valuation: £550 (gallery retail)
About the Artwork
The Man with the Balloon is a classic work from Mark Edwards’ acclaimed White Wood series — a surreal, dreamlike world where solitary bowler‑hatted figures wander through quiet forests. This edition, released in Autumn 2008, captures the stillness and introspective atmosphere that defines Edwards’ work. The composition is simple yet deeply evocative: a lone figure holding a balloon, surrounded by tall winter trees and long shadows, creating a sense of mystery, contemplation and gentle melancholy.
Printed as a giclée on premium Hahnemühle paper and tested for archival longevity, the edition maintains exceptional tonal depth and clarity. With only 150 prints produced — all signed, numbered and authenticated — this piece remains one of the most sought‑after works within the White Wood collection.
About the Artist
Mark Edwards is a leading figure in contemporary British surrealism, best known for The White Wood series — a body of work that blends quiet mystery, symbolism and atmospheric landscapes. His career spans book illustration, fine art publishing and international exhibitions, with his distinctive bowler‑hatted figures becoming iconic within modern British art. Edwards’ work is celebrated for its emotional depth, narrative ambiguity and timeless, contemplative quality.
