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Big Close Up
22.5in x 30.5in | 57.15cm x 77.47cm
25.59in x 33.66in | 65.0cm x 85.5cm
Fine Art Print and Mixed Media
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This artwork is featured in Billy’s new book ‘The Accidental Artist’.
The irrepressible Billy Connolly returns with the latest instalment of his Born on a Rainy Day collection, this time with coloured interpretations his most celebrated images. Originally sketched in black and white, Billy’s reimagination of this artwork illustrates the continuing evolution of his unique signature style.
By introducing a spectrum of colour to the famous ‘Big Close Up’, Billy expresses his love for creativity and originality, encouraging us all to embrace our individuality, no matter what. Although his figures are faceless, they still manage to possess an extraordinary self-awareness and humanity, whilst their anonymity opens them up to individual interpretation, creating a unique bond with the viewer. Connolly told us “It explains itself a guy admiring himself, put his fancy hat on. He's in his own place. That's all.”
Billy’s joy for life is clear and infectious in this collection. As we see the figures playing music, dancing and expressing their unique style, Billy gives us an insight into some of the most nostalgic moments throughout his life and career.
Whether it’s hearing the pulsing sound of bagpipers lining the streets at the Edinburgh Fringe, the blossoming relationship with his art or the magical light of the Scottish gloaming, each piece reveals life through Billy’s eyes, while inviting the viewer to enjoy it in a way that’s true to them.
Described by The Times as 'poignant', 'funny' and 'enigmatic', Billy’s highly collectible prints and stainless-steel sculptures are as amusing as his comedy.
This artwork is a Double Hit Flatbed Giclée Limited Edition on 100% Cotton Saunders Waterford 300gsm Paper. A set of six is also available framed or as a portfolio. Find out more about this collection here or alternatively shop more Billy's art here.
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Big Close Up
Sale price€1.666,95
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Big Close Up
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A closer look
THE FINER DETAILS
Hand-signed
This artwork is hand-signed by Billy Connolly.
Ready To Hang
This artwork arrives ready to hang, ensuring a hassle-free setup. Simply unbox, choose your perfect spot, and enjoy its beauty instantly.
A Double Hit Flatbed Giclée Limited Edition
Given Castle Fine Art's expertise as UK's leading art retailer, we are committed to the highest standards specially regarding printing. Derived from the French term gicler – meaning ‘to squirt or spray’, the term describes a printing process whereby microscopic dots of pigment-based ink are sprayed onto archival-quality paper to ensure the fidelity of a limited edition print to an original artwork.
The richness, accuracy and depth of colour is thanks to the method’s potential to achieve a huge colour gamut (the spectrum of colours distinguishable by the human eye). Unlike the four tones used in lithography, giclées often use five: light cyan, cyan, light magenta, yellow and black. It is believed that a giclée will significantly outlast a lithographic print, keeping its vivid colour for up to 200 years.
Born on a rainy day 2024
Communicating his humour through shapes and lines, it was on a rainy day in 2007 that Billy first put pen to paper. Taking refuge from the grey drizzle of Montreal, Canada, he entered an art shop with a twinkling curiosity and left with an armful of supplies and the urge to create. Over the next five years his drawings developed into his debut fine art collection, Born on a Rainy Day, which launched in 2012 and continues to connect with collectors today.
In Situ:
The Art in Life
Part of
Born on a Rainy Day | Autumn 2024
The irrepressible Billy Connolly returns with the latest instalment of his Born on a Rainy Day collection, this time with coloured interpretations of six of his most celebrated images.
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The artist
Billy Connolly
The world-famous musician and comedian's iconic artworks have no less impact than one of his legendary comedy sketches. The faceless figures possess an extraordinary self-awareness and humanity. Devoid of emotion or expression, their anonymity opens them up to individual interpretation, creating a unique bond with the viewer.
Featured by The Times and documentaries including Billy Connolly: It's Been a Pleasure, his minimalist drawings have been described as 'poignant', 'funny' and 'enigmatic' by critics.
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