John Byrne "The American Boy" Limited Edition Print Artwork original paint and utilitarian construction

original paint and utilitarian construction give this piece a strong presence and plenty of decorative appeal

small surface marks

almost impressionistic brushstroke

Printed in Edinburgh by the Heirs and Successors of Andrew Anderson

John Byrne "The American Boy" Limited Edition Print Artwork original paint and utilitarian constructionAn original, limited edition, hand coloured print by John Byrne, issued under the pseudonym Patrick. The American Boy dates from Byrnes celebrated early 1990s printmaking period, when he produced a small number of highly personal, allegorical works in tightly controlled editions. The image combines a childlike figure, a stylised animal companion and an American flag motif, rendered in Byrnes distinctive linear style and finished with hand applied