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Original Karl Mullen Painting – Irish Outsider / Art Brut Master
Size: the visible artwork area measures 4-1/2\" x 6\" and the overall framed size is 5\" x 7\"
This striking original work is by celebrated Irish Outsider artist Karl Mullen (born 1954, Dublin). Mullen is a self-taught painter whose raw, expressive style has earned him recognition in the international Outsider Art world. His works have been exhibited at the New York Outsider Art Fair, Intuit Show (Chicago), Folk Fest Atlanta, and numerous galleries across the US and Europe. They are held in private collections and institutions including the Polk Museum and Hurn Museum.
Artwork Details:
Subject: A powerful, stylized human figure wrapped in vibrant, chevron-patterned garments. The figure has a haunting, expressive face with bold features and a distinctive presence typical of Mullen’s poetic, primitive figures drawn from Irish mythology, family, and dreams.
Medium: Mixed media (watercolor/powder pigment and wax medium) on deckled-edge handmade paper. The rough, organic texture of the paper is characteristic of Mullen’s work.
Signature: Signed in the lower right
Framing: framed in a modern black frame with white mat.
Ready to hang.
Condition: Excellent condition. No tears, major creases, or damage noted. Colors remain vibrant.
Karl Mullen
Mullen works primarily with his hands in a 19th-century barn studio in Williamstown, Massachusetts. His paintings privilege raw emotion and spontaneity over polished technique — a true embodiment of Art Brut / Outsider Art.
This is a genuine, one-of-a-kind piece with strong visual impact and excellent wall presence.
Comes carefully packaged
