The Runaways is an atmospheric and emotionally charged limited edition print by acclaimed Scottish artist Jack Vettriano, whose evocative imagery and cinematic storytelling have earned him a devoted following worldwide. Known for his ability to capture moments thick with tension, romance, and intrigue, Vettriano invites viewers into scenes that feel both timeless and deeply human. Released in 2006, The Runaways offers a more intimate narrative - a story of love, uncertainty, and quiet resolve set against the unmistakable backdrop of London's underground.
In this contemplative composition, a couple wait together on the platform at Temple tube station, poised on the edge of departure. The man sits calmly, a lit cigarette in one hand while his other holds his lover's hand in a gesture of reassurance. She stands before him, her expression pensive, caught between hesitation and hope. Vettriano's use of body language conveys a world of unspoken emotion: the tenderness of the hand-hold, the subtle tension in her stance, the quiet companionship between them.
The setting is rendered in muted tones, with the cool oranges and blues of the underground walls softly framing the couple. These subdued hues heighten the sense of stillness and isolation, echoing the emotional uncertainty of their moment. The scene feels cinematic - as though caught between one chapter and the next - with Vettriano's signature mastery of atmosphere transforming an everyday setting into something charged with meaning.
Printed as a limited edition giclée on fine art paper, The Runaways beautifully reproduces the tonal subtlety and painterly quality of Vettriano's original. Each of the 175 prints is hand-signed and numbered by the artist, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Presented in a black moulding with a gold inner slip, the frame enhances the richness of the composition while adding a timeless sophistication that complements the nostalgic tones of the artwork.
Measuring 21 cm x 25.5 cm (image size) and 52.6 cm x 59 cm when framed, this piece is smaller in scale than many of Vettriano's works, yet its emotional impact is profound. Compact but deeply expressive, it draws the viewer close, inviting reflection on the story that unfolds between the two figures - are they escaping something, or simply chasing freedom together?
For collectors, The Runaways encapsulates the qualities that make Vettriano's work so enduringly appealing: cinematic composition, emotional storytelling, and an understated sensuality. For new admirers, it serves as an evocative introduction to his world - one where love and longing exist side by side, illuminated by the soft glow of memory and imagination.
Edition Size: 175 - Hand signed and numbered by the artist
Image Size: 21 cm x 25.5 cm
Framed Size: 52.6 cm x 59 cm
Medium: Limited Edition Giclée Print on Paper
Includes: Certificate of Authenticity
Frame: Black moulding with gold inner slip
The Runaways captures a fleeting moment of connection and choice - a story of two lovers caught between what they are leaving behind and what lies ahead. Quiet, elegant, and charged with feeling, it is a quintessential example of Jack Vettriano's mastery of mood and narrative.
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