Crane II Shop two of the artist’s iconic

two of the artist’s iconic red heart motifs are shown running together toward the right

when he was artist in residence at the University of St Andrews

particularly in the figure’s clothing and background

The texture is delicate yet authoritative

Its stem snapped

Crane II Shop two of the artist’s iconicCrane II by Karl Martens is a lithograph on 356gsm ARCH watercolour paper, featuring a realistic crane rendered in black, white, and earthy browns. Set against a white background with subtle muted forms, the crane stands out as the central focus. Its gaze is directed to the right, beyond the frame, creating a sense of quiet contemplation. A striking red accent around the eye and head draws attention, adding a vivid contrast to the otherwise restrained