{"product_id":"robert-lenkiewicz-anna-with-paper-lanterns-signed-limited-edition-31-500","title":"ROBERT LENKIEWICZ \"Anna With Paper Lanterns\" Signed Limited Edition  31\/500","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item-specifics\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 1.6; background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 20px; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(44, 44, 44);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robert Lenkiewicz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anna with Paper Lanterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition: \u003c\/strong\u003e31\/500 (Signed in pencil Limited Edition)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lithograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fisher–Lenkiewicz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn 2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49cm × 67cm (approx.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unframed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New old stock; colours fantastic; a few signs of foxing present – see photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eAbout the Artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnna with Paper Lanterns\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most atmospheric and visually striking compositions from \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Lenkiewicz\u003c\/strong\u003e’s late period. The artwork depicts Anna surrounded by softly glowing lanterns, their warm orange and pale yellow tones illuminating her contemplative expression and casting gentle highlights across her detailed embroidered floral robe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThe contrast between the dark background and the lantern light creates a beautifully intimate mood — a quiet moment suspended in time. Lenkiewicz’s mastery of light and shadow is fully evident here, with the lanterns acting almost as characters themselves, shaping the emotional tone of the scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThis example comes from \u003cstrong\u003enew old stock\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining its original vibrancy and depth of colour. The print shows some signs of foxing, typical of age, but the image remains rich, crisp and visually powerful. At 49cm × 67cm, it has a commanding presence and is ideal for framing to suit contemporary or traditional interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThe original certificate of authenticity is included, confirming the edition size of 500 plus 25 large proofs, and noting that the plates used in production were destroyed — ensuring the edition’s integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Lenkiewicz\u003c\/strong\u003e (1941–2002) \u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eremains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eof 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style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003efor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ethinkers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eoutsiders, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ebohemians \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003epeople \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eliving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003emargins \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003emany \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ewhom 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His major “Projects” explored themes such as relationships, obsession, death, vagrancy, addiction and identity. Rather than treating these subjects academically, he immersed himself in them, forming close bonds with the people he painted. This gave his portraits a rare emotional authenticity: his sitters are not idealised, but observed with empathy, curiosity and psychological depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eHis technical skill was formidable. Lenkiewicz’s command of light, tone and colour allowed him to create portraits that feel both intimate and monumental. 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