In the early 1990s, David Boyd took up a residency at Macquarie University’s School of Law. Known for his unflinching examinations of Australian culture, this series saw him turn to the law. Here, he juxtaposes a judge with a clown - suggesting a link between these characters who crestfallen, unite in the dance of absurdity.

Boyd traverses themes with dexterity and wit. He was a master potter, painter and printmaker, who is represented in all state collections and continues to resonate throughout Australia today.


David BOYD (1924 - 2011)
'Judge and Clown' (Black and White)
etching on paper
Edition of 60
Image Size: 26 x 21 cm
Signed: Signed, editioned and titled in margin
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Single plate etching

Condition: Very Good: Describes a work of art's image as Excellent, but may show some small signs of surrounding wear to paper or frame. There are no tears to paper margin or disruption to the paint surface. 

(c) David Boyd / Copyright Agency 2024

See 'Judge and Clown' (Blue) and (Red) here.