Hannah Swain — First Night for The Lugubrious Leopard

The work is signed by the artist as “Hannah Swain” and numbered “76/100” in the lower margin. The title is inscribed in the upper margin.

Sizes:
Frame: 55 × 45 cm | 21.7 × 17.7 in
Artwork: 47.5 × 37.5 cm | 18.7 × 14.8 in

This imaginative and vibrant limited edition lithograph by Hannah Swain, titled “First Night for The Lugubrious Leopard,” depicts a fantastical theatrical scene. The composition centers on a leopard, whimsically colored in orange with dark spots, serving as a platform for a variety of colorful figures, including jesters, a ballerina, and other performers, all framed by decorative purple stage curtains accented with gold.

The piece is characterized by its saturated color palette, intricate graphic detailing, and symbolic, narrative quality typical of Swain’s work. As a limited edition print (76/100), this lithograph is an excellent example of contemporary printmaking that blends storytelling with a distinct, ornamental aesthetic.

Private collection.

The item is in good condition, presented in a decorative purple-toned frame and protected under glass.

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