Laretei, Heldur (1933 – 1994). Man with a Big Fish (1965)

Discover the artistic mastery of Heldur Laretei through “Man with a Big Fish” (1965), a linocut on paper that measures 44,9 x 31,7 cm. This captivating work showcases the celebrated Estonian artist’s impeccable skills in graphic art and illustration. Intricately rendered, the piece displays Laretei’s fondness for simple yet profound imagery. An alumnus of ERKI’s Graphic Arts Department, Laretei has made significant contributions to the field of book graphics, especially children’s literature, with his illustrations featuring in nearly fifty publications. This piece, “Man with a Big Fish”, bears the artist’s signature and the year of creation on the lower right corner, while the lower left notes the Estonian title of the piece, “Mees suure kalaga”. Own a piece of Laretei’s creative legacy and embrace the unique storytelling found within his art.