ROBERT LENKIEWICZ "Painter in the Wind / 3.50am" Signed Framed Limited 85/500

Artist: Robert Lenkiewicz

Title: Painter in the Wind / 3.50am

Edition: 85/500 (Signed Limited Edition)

Medium: Lithograph

Image Size: 30cm × 37cm (approx.)

Framed Size: 57cm × 67cm (approx.)

Framing: Framed – presentable with age‑related wear

Condition: Image: Good. Frame: Presentable with age‑related wear – see photos.

Certificate of Authenticity: Included

About the Artwork

Painter in the Wind / 3.50am is a beautifully atmospheric composition by Robert Lenkiewicz, capturing a quiet, introspective moment illuminated by a strong light source from the left. The figure sits near the window, their hair catching the glow of the early‑morning light, while a vivid red scarf provides a striking contrast against the cool blue and shadowed background.

The dramatic interplay of light and darkness gives the piece a cinematic, contemplative quality. Lenkiewicz’s mastery of mood and lighting is fully evident here, creating a sense of solitude, reflection and emotional depth.

The colours remain strong, and the artwork displays beautifully within its frame. The frame itself shows age‑related wear but remains presentable and suitable for display.

About the Artist

Robert Lenkiewicz (1941–2002) remains one of Britain’s most compelling and unconventional figurative painters. Working largely outside the traditional art establishment, he built a reputation for intense psychological portraiture, ambitious thematic projects and a lifelong fascination with human behaviour. His studio in Plymouth became a hub for thinkers, outsiders, bohemians and people living on the margins — many of whom became the subjects of his most powerful works.

Lenkiewicz approached painting as a form of enquiry. 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.

His technical skill was formidable. Lenkiewicz’s command of light, tone and colour allowed him to create portraits that feel both intimate and monumental. Soft transitions, atmospheric backgrounds and carefully controlled lighting give his figures a sculptural presence, while his sensitivity to expression captures the quiet, unspoken moments that define a person’s inner life.

Study of Anna is a perfect example of this approach — a gentle, contemplative portrait that reveals Lenkiewicz’s ability to find beauty and emotional resonance in stillness. It reflects his belief that the human face, observed with patience and sincerity, can communicate entire worlds of feeling.

Today, Lenkiewicz’s work is held in major private collections across the UK and internationally. His paintings and limited editions continue to be sought after for their emotional honesty, technical mastery and the unique life story behind the artist himself.