The Final Battle

In this signed limited edition by Nigel Humphries, we see one of the world's most iconic and notorious characters rendered in an extra-ordinarily magical way. In his signature style with ripped paper backgrounds and still life toys, Humphries created another universe that appeals to our inner child and magically captures the imagination and nostalgia of childhood, bringing these feelings to life on canvas. The artist told us he wanted the collection to represent the main character’s journey from his early day at the school to his final battle with the main villain. 

Sketched in charcoal first to achieve the fluidity and movement of the clothes, the “Final Battle” represents the climatic end of the saga with the magical fight between the beloved main character and villain. As old as time, this is the classic battle of good vs evil, in Nigel’s day it was cops and robbers, but for many growing up with these characters it’s the light and darkness of this magical universe. That theme is instantly recognisable and a part of almost every playful narrative you can imagine. With a crumbling building in the parchment paper on a purple background, the strong vibrant colours from the lightning bolts add a subtle touch of drama! Featuring the main character and the main villain, this endearing piece is the perfect gift for superfans of the saga!

This signed limited edition is Hand Varnished Canvas on Board and can also be purchased in a set of four.

Passionate about revolutionising the way we view still-life painting, the artist draws upon his childhood for inspiration. As a child, Nigel Humphries sketched dinosaurs and monsters, building upon his mediums of graphite, pencil, oil paint and more. Since then, his acclaimed collections of endearing miniature superheroes, sci-fi villains and iconic characters has brought to life some of the most popular characters of all time. By re-creating in still life, Nigel’s work evokes the feeling of childhood wonder and fun when playing with your own toys and of joy from these stories and quests.

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