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About the painting
Mad Dogs, painted in 1991, is one of the paintings that defined Jack Vettriano's early reputation. Fashionably dressed figures with umbrellas stand on a beach in strong light, a scene that takes its title from Noël Coward's quip about mad dogs and Englishmen going out in the midday sun. The painting is witty, stylish and beautifully composed, and it was later included in the major retrospective of his work at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow.
It remains one of the most requested images in our collection, and it suits a living room, hallway or any bright wall.
About this edition
This signed limited edition giclée of Mad Dogs is limited to 350 prints plus 40 Artist's Proofs, each signed and numbered by Jack Vettriano and supplied with a certificate of authenticity. It is printed on 350gsm Hahnemühle mould-made paper, with an overall size of 40 x 48.5 cm (15.5 x 19.5 inches). It offers a clearly priced way to own a signed version of one of his most celebrated paintings.
Edition details
350 gsm Hahnemuhle mould made paper
Signed and numbered by the artist
Edition size: 350 + 40 Artist’s Proofs
Limited Edition Giclee Print
Overall size: 40 x 48.5 cm (15.5 x 19.5 in)
Before you buy
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Framing, display and care
The edition is printed on Hahnemühle mould-made paper, one of the most respected fine art papers in the world. Hahnemühle has been making paper in Germany since the sixteenth century, and its mould-made stock is acid-free and made for archival printing, with a gentle surface texture that gives Vettriano's colours a soft, painterly finish. To keep it at its best, frame it with an acid-free mount and UV-filtering glass, hang it on a dry wall away from direct sun, and avoid rooms with fluctuating heat or humidity. Handle the sheet only by its edges, and if you need to store it before framing, keep it flat and interleaved with acid-free tissue.
Buying with confidence
Every print we sell comes with a certificate of authenticity, and every UK order is sent with fully insured delivery. International delivery is available on enquiry. We pack each print to protect it in transit, and we are always happy to answer questions before you buy, whether that is about edition numbers, framing or how a print will look in a particular room. Jack Vettriano Studio is an official stockist, so you can buy knowing exactly where your print has come from.
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.
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