Original artwork description:

This portrait of Franz Kafka is one in a series influenced by the instantly recognisable cover layout created by Penguin Books in the 1930's. It is a tribute to this iconic design and the role the standardised format had in helping bring great literature, both classic and contemporary, to the masses with their affordable paperback editions.

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Acrylic Paint & Textured Fine Art Paper

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The Trial (2014)
Acrylic painting
by Peter Walters

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This portrait of Franz Kafka is one in a series influenced by the instantly recognisable cover layout created by Penguin Books in the 1930's. It is a tribute to this iconic design and the role the standardised format had in helping bring great literature, both classic and contemporary, to the masses with their affordable paperback editions.

Materials used:

Acrylic Paint & Textured Fine Art Paper

Tags:
#franz kafka #20th century #the trial #vintage #book art #german #literary influences #classic literature #penguin books #kafka 

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“Between the pages of a book is a lovely place to be”. . . and for artist Peter it is so much more. Binding his creative talent and love of literature, Peter has... Read more

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