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About the painting
Black on Blonde is a title that reads almost like a colour note or a cocktail order, and that blend of style and suggestion is typical of Vettriano. Black clothing against fair hair is a contrast he used again and again, especially in his portraits of women, and the title puts that visual idea front and centre. It is a study in elegance, contrast and attitude.
Published in 2015 alongside several other editions of the same format, it is one of his later images. Its moderate size and price make it a versatile choice for a bedroom, hallway or study.
Read the story behind Black On Blonde on our blog: Black On Blonde by Jack Vettriano.
About this edition
Black on Blonde was published in 2015 as a limited edition giclée of 250 prints plus 25 Artist's Proofs, each signed and numbered by Jack Vettriano and supplied with a certificate of authenticity. It is printed on 300gsm museum etching paper, with an overall size of 41 x 49 cm (16.1 x 19.3 inches). It is one of the most accessible signed editions in our collection and a natural starting point for a new collector.
Edition details
300gsm Museum Etching paper
Signed and numbered by the artist
Edition size: 250 + 25 Artist’s Proofs
Limited Edition Giclee Print, published 2015
Overall size: 41.0 x 49.0 cm (16.1 x 19.3 in)
Before you buy
A few things worth knowing before you buy: our buying guide covers editions and pricing, our certificate of authenticity guide explains what paperwork to expect, and our investment guide looks at how Vettriano's market has held up.
Framing, display and care
This edition is printed on heavyweight museum etching paper, a soft, textured cotton stock chosen because it holds pigment ink with depth and stays stable for generations when it is looked after. If you are framing it yourself, ask your framer for an acid-free mount and backing board and for UV-filtering glazing; conservation or museum glass is worth the extra cost on a signed print. Hang it away from direct sunlight, and avoid bathrooms, kitchens and the wall above a radiator, where heat and damp can cockle the paper over time. When the print arrives, handle it by the edges with clean, dry hands and keep it flat in its packaging until it goes to the framer.
Our promise
Authenticity matters more than anything when you buy a limited edition, which is why every print we supply comes with a certificate of authenticity and is sent with fully insured UK delivery. International delivery is available on enquiry. As an official stockist we can tell you exactly what you are buying, and we are glad to talk through edition details, framing or delivery before you commit.
About Jack Vettriano
Jack Vettriano was born in St Andrews in 1951 and grew up in Methil, Fife. He left school at sixteen and taught himself to paint, studying the works in Kirkcaldy's gallery after being given a set of watercolours for his twenty-first birthday. When he sent two paintings to the Royal Scottish Academy's annual exhibition in 1988, both sold on the first day, and his career as a professional painter began.
More by Jack Vettriano: Bluebird at Bonneville · Cocktails & Broken Hearts · Contemplation of Betrayal · Dancer For Money · Days of Wine and Roses