1991 Steve Hanks "Emotional Appeal" Framed Signed Numbered 647/999 Print With Coa

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This artwork is a famous limited-edition photolithograph titled "Emotional Appeal" by the renowned American watercolor artist Steve Hanks (1949–2015). Initially … Read more This artwork is a famous limited-edition photolithograph titled "Emotional Appeal" by the renowned American watercolor artist Steve Hanks (1949–2015). Initially created around 1990 as an acrylic gouache painting on masonite, it became highly celebrated through its limited-edition paper print releases. The print measures 7 1/2 inches tall and 22 1/2 inches wide and is numbered 647/999.

The piece perfectly encapsulates Hanks' signature approach, which he famously termed "emotional realism".

The Obscured Face: Hanks intentionally turned the subject's face away or left it obscured. This technique allows viewers to use their own imagination and forces the body language of the entire figure to convey the deep emotion of the piece.

Mastery of Light: A core element of the print is the complex backlighting. Hanks was fascinated by how sunlight filters through fabric and floods a space, making light itself a primary subject of the work.

Intricate Realism: Despite working with fluid media, his technical draftsmanship captures incredible textures, from the heavy folds of the white sheets to the soft contours of the resting figure.

Edition Size: The standard regular edition (RE) was limited to 999 signed and numbered prints, alongside very small runs of Artist Proofs (AP) and Hors Commerce (HC) editions.

Signature: You can see Hanks' distinct cursive pencil signature, alongside the specific edition number (e.g., "X / 999"), in the lower right-hand corner of the print boundary.

Market Value: Because these vintage 1991 prints from Hadley House are entirely sold out from the publisher, they are highly sought after on the secondary art market.

Certificate of Authenticity: Issued by the publisher, Hadley House in for the official release in January, 1991. See less