ROBERT LENKIEWICZ "Study of Anna" Signed Limited Edition 274/750 New Old Stock

Artist: Robert Lenkiewicz

Title: Study of Anna

Edition: 274/750 (Signed Limited Edition)

Medium: Offset Lithograph

Visible Image Size: 37cm × 37cm (approx.)

Paper Size: 61cm × 61cm (approx.)

Framing: Unframed

Condition: As new – colours crisp, paper clean.

Certificate of Authenticity: Included

About the Artwork

Study of Anna is one of Robert Lenkiewicz’s most tender and introspective portrait studies, capturing a moment of quiet emotional stillness. Anna is shown with her head gently bowed, her long hair falling forward in soft curls that catch the light. Lenkiewicz’s handling of tone is beautifully subtle here — the cool blue‑grey background wraps around her like a calm atmosphere, allowing her expression and posture to take centre stage.

The floral-patterned shawl draped around her shoulders adds warmth and delicacy to the composition. Its soft yellows and reds contrast gently with the cooler background, creating a harmonious balance of colour that feels both intimate and comforting. Lenkiewicz’s brushwork is characteristically sensitive: the transitions between light and shadow are smooth and natural, giving Anna a lifelike presence and emotional depth.

This study reflects Lenkiewicz’s fascination with human psychology and the quiet, unspoken moments people inhabit. Rather than presenting a dramatic narrative, he captures a private pause — a moment of reflection, vulnerability and stillness. The result is a portrait that feels deeply personal, inviting the viewer to share in Anna’s contemplative mood.

This rare example is in as new condition, with crisp colours, clean paper and no visible fading. Unframed and ready for mounting or display according to your preference.

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.