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About the painting
The Missing Man II revisits one of Vettriano's best-known titles. The original The Missing Man, published as a silkscreen in 1998, is one of his classic beach scenes, and this second painting returns to the idea of absence at its centre: someone who should be there and is not, and the people left behind waiting or wondering. The title turns an ordinary gathering into a mystery, a device Vettriano used to great effect.
Released in 2020 as a premium edition at full original size, it has the scale to anchor a room and the storytelling to hold attention over time.
Read the story behind The Missing Man II on our blog: Jack Vettriano print The Missing Man II.
About this edition
The Missing Man II was released on 25 September 2020 as part of a celebration of Jack Vettriano's greatest works. It is produced at the same size as the original painting, 30 x 24 inches, as a high-quality giclée, board mounted and hand-embellished with three coats of lacquer. It is supplied in the same type of frame as an original painting, with no white border and no glass over the image. The edition is limited to just 75 prints plus 5 Artist's Proofs, each signed and numbered in silver pen in the bottom corner, and it comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Edition details
Edition size: 75 + 5 Artist’s Proofs
As a celebration of Jack Vettriano's greatest works, we are proud to announce the release of a premium signed limited edition run of the Jack Vettriano print - 'The Missing Man II'.
Released on Friday 25th of September 2020
This new premium limited edition has been produced in the same size as the original painting (30″ x 24″) in a very high quality giclee format which is then hand embellished with 3 coats of lacquer to give a satin finish. They are board mounted and will come supplied in the same type of frame that is used for original work. There will be no white border around the picture and no glass over the image. All are signed and numbered by the artist in silver pen in the bottom corner of the image.
Before you buy
Buyer's notes: see our buying guide for an overview of editions and pricing, our certificate of authenticity guide for what documentation to expect, and our investment guide for the longer-term view.
Framing, display and care
Premium editions like this are presented in a different way from a standard paper print. The image is printed at the same size as the original painting, board mounted and finished by hand with three coats of lacquer, which gives a satin surface closer to that of a canvas than a sheet of paper. It arrives in the same style of frame used for original work, with no white border and no glass over the image, so it is ready to hang as soon as it is unpacked. Because there is no glazing, choose its position with care: away from direct sunlight, kitchens, open fires and smoke. A light dusting with a soft, dry brush or cloth is all the surface needs; never use water, sprays or cleaning products on it.
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.
Vettriano's paintings are known for their cinematic atmosphere: men and women in evening dress, beaches under heavy skies, quiet rooms where something has just happened or is about to. He was appointed OBE in 2003, and a major retrospective of his work was held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow in 2013 and 2014.
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