Open the Soup – Anthony Marn
Two little mice have lunch firmly in their sights in Anthony Marn's Open the Soup. One sits on a crusty piece of bread, a tiny morsel held between its paws, while its companion peers over the edge of a red Heinz Cream of Tomato Soup tin. With pink ears, delicate whiskers and curling tails, this hopeful little lunch party is full of gentle mischief.
Golden bread, scattered crumbs and the familiar red tin bring a lovely nostalgic warmth to the scene. Against a softly textured wall, the mice cast shadows far bigger than themselves: a small kitchen adventure with plenty of character, now available as a limited edition art print in this new, smaller format.
Edition Details
Limited to 150 prints on paper, each individually signed, numbered and titled by Anthony Marn in the white border.
Something special for a collector: edition number 1/150. There is a particular pleasure in owning the very first number in an edition, and we have number one here at the gallery. With just one print bearing this number, it is a lovely opportunity to make this mischievous little scene an extra-special addition to your collection. If number one has caught your eye, don't leave it too long.
Approximate Measurements
- Image size: 22.9 × 22.9 cm
- Paper size: approximately 27.9 × 27.9 cm
Presentation Options
Print — supplied on paper with a white border, ready for your choice of mount and frame. The measurements above are for the image and paper, rather than a finished frame.
We can also frame this print for you. Please contact the gallery to discuss frame choices and prices.
The Original Painting
At the time of this print's release in Winter 2026, we also have the original oil painting of Open the Soup at The Braithwaite Gallery. Explore the original painting's listing for its current availability, more photographs and the little mouse remarque Anthony drew on the reverse of its frame.
About Anthony Marn
Born in Manchester in 1963, Anthony Marn lives with his family on the edge of the Pennines in the North of England. He works exclusively in oils, exploring the possibilities of light and colour. His career has included successful solo exhibitions and an appearance on the BBC's Show Me the Monet.
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