Lemn Sissay Portrait Print

Lemn Sissay NPG x131827

by Madeleine Waller

British-born of Ethiopian descent, Sissay said of his time growing up in social care that he was “dehumanised”. Writing poetry for solace, he self-published at 17. Denied access to his files at 18, he was sent a document revealing his true identity and a 17 year old letter from his mother to social services pleading for his return. He staged The Report (2007), in which a psychologist's report about his early life and how it affected him was read out live to him and an... more

Extra small 102mm x 153mm £6.00

Small 297mm x 210mm £15.00

Medium 483mm x 329mm £30.00

Large 590mm x 432mm £45.00

Extra large: 840mm x 612mm £75.00

Medium Canvas Shortest edge 297mm £35.00

Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border, on the paper of your choice. Please note that dimensions listed above are for the paper size only.

The Photo paper has a semi-gloss finish, ideally suited to reproductions of photographs, while the Art paper has a matt textured surface that works particularly well for reproductions of drawings, etchings and some paintings.

If selecting a frame for Photo paper small or medium, please note that the frame is black, made from solid sustainable wood in the UK, and the dimensions are:

Small: Depth 23mm / Height 332mm / Width 245mm

Medium: Depth 23mm / Height 517mm / Width 362mm