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About the painting
Mr Cool shows a man and a woman on a sunlit balcony, and the title tells you everything about him: composed, stylish and in control, at least on the surface. Vettriano's men are often like this, dressed impeccably and playing it cool, while the real story lies in what is going on between the figures. The bright light of the balcony gives the painting a Mediterranean warmth, a contrast to the shadowy interiors of his night scenes.
It is a confident, glamorous image that suits a living room or entertaining space, and it is a favourite with collectors who enjoy the style and swagger of Vettriano's male figures.
About this edition
This is a signed limited edition of 125 prints plus 15 Artist's Proofs. Each print is signed and numbered by Jack Vettriano and comes with a certificate of authenticity. It is printed on 300gsm museum etching paper, with an image size of 30.5 x 38 cm and a mount size of 53 x 59 cm. Examples are offered individually, so please contact us for current availability and price.
Edition details
Price on application
300gsm Museum Etching paper
Signed and numbered by the artist
Edition size: 125 + 15 Artist’s Proofs
Image size: 30.5 x 38 cm
Mount size: 53 x 59 cm
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.
Enquiries
Because examples of this edition come to us individually, we quote prices on application. Get in touch and we will tell you what is available, its edition number and condition, and whether it is framed, and we can send extra photographs if that helps. As an official stockist, every print we supply comes with a certificate of authenticity and fully insured UK delivery. International delivery is available on enquiry.
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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