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Michael Leonard 'Barry on his Back'
Michael Leonard 'Barry on his Back'
Michael Leonard British, 1933-2023
Barry on his Back, 1974
£2,500
Conté on coloured paper
Signed, titled 'Barry' & dated '21 Jan ‘74’ (middle left)
26cm x 42cm (52cm x 38cm framed)
Provenance:
This work was kept by the artist for his personal collection. It remained in his collection until his death in July 2023.
The nude, particularly the male nude, has been a recurring theme in Leonard’s work. “I am fascinated by the subtle interactions of muscle, bone and sinew that come into play as a body moves…” (Michael Leonard).