The Last Temptation is a striking and thought-provoking artwork by renowned British artist Mackenzie Thorpe. Released in 2002, this limited edition lithograph is hand-signed by the artist and numbered 422/850.
Known for his emotional and imaginative style, Thorpe often explores ideas of love, struggle, and hope through simple but powerful images—and The Last Temptation is a wonderful example of that.
This piece is beautifully framed in gold with a white mount and is ready to hang. It’s a perfect choice for collectors and fans of Mackenzie Thorpe’s work, or anyone looking to add a thoughtful and eye-catching piece to their home.
| Medium: | Lithograph |
| Format: | Paper |
| Size (Unframed): | 15 x 18 cm |
| Size (Framed): | 52 x 51 cm |
| Signed: | Yes |
| Limited Edition: | Edition 422 of 850 |
It might be said that Mackenzie Thorpe’s history can be read in his artwork. Themes of childhood, hope and community contrast with shadows and struggle; the bringing together of these opposing concepts and creating something universally understandable and appreciated is what has led to Mackenzie Thorpe becoming one of the most successful current artists in the uk.
Thorpe was born into 1950s Middlesborough. His family connection was strong, and he began his art journey when he was a young child, unable to stop drawing even when he did not have real materials, sometimes borrowing his mother’s makeup to create his art. Thorpe’s struggles with dyslexia resulted in him leaving school with no qualifications; he remembers being told that he would never succeed when all he ever did was draw.
Thorpe worked in manual labour positions until he was able to enter the Middlesbrough college of art, followed by the Byam Shaw School of Art in London. he stayed in London for a number of years to work with children in need.
As he grew in success and started his own family, Thorpe moved back north and founded his gallery. He continued to gain recognition and admiration for his work, and in 2019 held a tour celebrating 30 years of his art career. This tour stretched from Yorkshire to the USA and Japan, demonstrating the continued delight that Thorpe’s fans find in his work, and the wide appeal that his art holds for all who view it.
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