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Incurable Romantic Seeks Dirty Filthy Whore - Signed Work on Paper by Harland Miller 2004 - MyArtBroker

Incurable Romantic Seeks Dirty Filthy Whore
Signed Work on Paper

Harland Miller

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120 x 76cm, Watercolour

Medium: Watercolour

Year: 2004

Size: H 120cm x W 76cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Work on Paper

Last Auction: December 2012

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December 2012
Phillips London
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$21,000
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$30,000
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Harland Miller's Incurable Romantic Seeks Dirty Filthy Whore (signed), a watercolour piece from 2004, is estimated to be worth between £8,000 and £12,500. This artwork has an auction history of one sale on 12th December 2012. The current average annual growth rate is not available. The edition size of this artwork is not specified.

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Meaning & Analysis

Harland Miller’s Incurable Romantic Seeks Dirty Filthy Whore exemplifies his signature style of blending text with visual art. The screenprint features a reimagined Penguin book cover, utilising faded typography and an ageing colour palette to evoke a sense of nostalgia and humour. Miller's technique draws inspiration from Pop Art icons such as Ed Ruscha, merging literary and visual elements into a cohesive narrative. The artwork's provocative title challenges societal norms and reflects the artist's penchant for irony. Part of Miller's celebrated Penguin series, this piece engages viewers with its playful critique of literary culture.

  • British artist, Harland Miller, is renowned for his irreverent reimagining of vintage Penguin book jackets. Playing with nostalgia, cultural, and literary references, the artist combines Pop Art motifs with the brushstrokes of Abstract Expressionism. Miller's paintings and prints are often imbued with dark humour, with works such as You Can Rely On Me I'll Always Let You Down being characterised by an undercurrent of satire and self-depreciation. Exploring the relationship between word and image has undoubtedly allowed Miller's art to comment on the frequent disconnect between representation and reality, and influence artists such as The Connor Brothers in their practice.