Barry Britton Signed Limited Edition Print - Mandola Man

This is a striking limited edition print by artist Barry Britton, titled Mandola Man, featuring a detailed illustration of Andy Irvine. The piece is signed and numbered 2/325, presented in a large white frame. It is in good condition and ready to hang.
An absolute treasure for collectors of Irish traditional music and contemporary Celtic art. This is a rare, limited-edition monochrome pen-and-ink print titled "Mandola Man" by the celebrated Donegal artist Barry Britton (Rossnowlagh).This specific illustration is historically significant, serving as the iconic centerpiece for Britton's 1996 Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival poster.The subject of the artwork is the legendary Irish folk pioneer Andy Irvine (founding member of Planxty, Sweeney's Men, and Patrick Street). The print brilliantly captures several of Irvine’s defining hallmarks:The Instrument: Depicts Irvine playing his signature customized, flat-top Irish bouzouki/mandola featuring its distinctive wide neck and signature oval soundhole.The Likeness: A beautiful profile showcasing his characteristic long hair and flowing beard, rendered entirely via incredibly intricate hand-drawn lining. Celtic Hidden Imagery: A hallmark of Britton's legendary style is embedding "pictures within pictures". If you inspect the swirling Celtic patterns on Irvine's shirt and the intricate woodwork detailing around the soundhole, you will discover beautifully hidden, stylized bird and animal motifs tightly woven into the ink. Britton entirely hand-draws his originals without computers. PREMIUM FRAME SAVINGS INCLUDEDProfessionally framing an artwork of this scale with thick double-matting, glass, a sealed back, and heavy-duty cord/wire easily costs €40 to €60+ at a local Irish frame shop. This comes fully finished and ready to hang on your wall immediately. You are skipping the premium framing hassle and cost entirely!Collector's Details:Artist: Barry Britton (Co. Donegal)Subject: Andy Irvine (Planxty)Edition: Hand-signed by the artist in pencil at the bottom right and numbered 2/325 (A highly collectible, single-digit early impression from a long-closed print run).Medium: Traditional hand-drawn pen & ink aesthetic.Condition: The print itself is immaculate behind the glass. The white-painted wood frame shows minor, authentic vintage scuffs adding nice character (could easily be touched up with a quick skim of white paint if you prefer a modern look). Rear is fully sealed, corded, and wired.Frame Dimensions: 73 cm x 58.5 cm (Full outer frame size)