Michael Leunig 'Political arousal...anyone?' etching ‘King of the Castle’ is

‘King of the Castle’ is an essential addition for collections of Australian modernist art

First published within the monumental seven volume series ‘The Birds of Australia (and the Surrounding Islands)’

impervious to Blackman’s comical question mark

technical mastery and symbolic subtlety

Paper Size: 48 x 38 cm

Michael Leunig 'Political arousal...anyone?' etching ‘King of the Castle’ isMichael Leunig was an iconic Australian cartoonist, writer, painter, philosopher and poet, best known for his cartoons published in the Sydney Morning Herald and Age newspapers over 55 years. In this rare collection of hand crafted cartoons, Leunigs artistic beginnings are unveiled. Unendingly honest and bitingly comedic, these early career works are a testament to Leunigs longstanding ability to confront audiences sensibilities while still making