Al Heighton – A Winter’s Catch – Original Signed Limited Edition Screenprint – 11/50

Artist: Al Heighton
Title: A Winter’s Catch
Size: 51.4 × 76.5 cm
Medium: Original Screenprint
Edition: Limited Edition of 50
Edition Number: 11/50
Condition: Fine
Signature: Signed and numbered in pencil by the artist
Subject: Contemporary British Art, Fishing, Angling, British Wildlife, Landscape Illustration, Original Prints
Gallery: Hornseys Gallery, Ripon, North Yorkshire

Description

A Winter’s Catch is a beautifully composed original screenprint by the British artist and illustrator Al Heighton, whose distinctive work combines bold graphic design, imaginative storytelling, playful characterisation and an affectionate appreciation of the natural world.

Depicting two anglers beside a winding river surrounded by winter trees, birds and woodland animals, the composition captures the quiet pleasures of fishing and the distinctive atmosphere of the British countryside during the colder months. Rendered in a carefully balanced palette of deep blue, pale grey, orange, green, red and black against a predominantly white background, the image demonstrates Heighton’s characteristic ability to transform familiar subjects into imaginative and visually engaging compositions.

The screenprint is signed and numbered 11/50 in pencil by the artist, forming part of a limited edition of just fifty impressions.

Wildlife and Decorative Detail

One of the most engaging features of A Winter’s Catch is the extraordinary variety of small details incorporated into the composition.

The orange fox, running hares and procession of birds introduce a lively sense of movement across the foreground. Their simplified silhouettes contrast with the delicate linear treatment of the surrounding plants and grasses. The bare trees are decorated with small coloured forms, creating a visual rhythm that echoes the scattered stars and decorative motifs of the sky. The winding river is similarly stylised, its broad areas of blue punctuated by delicate marks suggesting ripples and movement.

These details demonstrate Heighton’s ability to construct a complex visual narrative from relatively simple graphic elements. Although the composition contains numerous figures, animals and decorative motifs, the careful arrangement of these elements prevents the image from becoming overcrowded. The generous white space surrounding the landscape allows the individual components to remain clearly defined.

The result is an artwork that rewards close examination while retaining an immediate and engaging visual impact.

About Al Heighton

Al Heighton is a British illustrator, artist and printmaker based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. He studied Graphic Design at the University of Salford, graduating in 2001 with a First Class Honours degree, before establishing a professional career in illustration. His work is characterised by confident line drawing, bold areas of colour, eccentric characters and an imaginative approach to visual storytelling.

Heighton’s illustrations frequently draw upon everyday life, popular culture, sport and human relationships, transforming familiar situations into humorous and sometimes surreal compositions. His artistic style incorporates elements of cartooning, graphic design and decorative illustration, creating images that are both contemporary and immediately recognisable. Heighton has produced work for a wide range of editorial, publishing, commercial and cultural clients, including The Guardian, the Financial Times, Random House, Marks & Spencer, Pentagram and Arctic Monkeys. Alongside his professional illustration, he produces original screenprints that allow his individual artistic imagination to develop beyond the requirements of commercial commissions.

Condition

In fine condition. Signed and numbered 11/50 in pencil by the artist. Please examine the accompanying photograph, which shows the actual print offered for sale.

Why Buy from Hornseys?

Established in 1976, Hornseys is an independent specialist gallery and bookseller based in the historic cathedral city of Ripon, North Yorkshire. For fifty years, we have specialised in carefully selected original artwork, limited edition prints, illustrated books and collectible works by established and distinctive artists.

Our association with Al Heighton includes hosting a solo exhibition of his work, and we are pleased to continue offering his original screenprints to collectors throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. Every artwork is individually examined and described, with particular attention paid to its medium, signature, edition details and condition. Our photographs show the actual artwork offered for sale, allowing customers to examine its appearance before purchasing.

We offer free tracked and insured UK delivery, with artworks carefully packaged to ensure their safe arrival. International delivery is also available.

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