Water Scarcity Environmental Awareness
Robert Young's Water Scarcity is a stark linocut-style print rendered in bold black, crisp white, deep red, and a single drop of blue - a faucet fused with a human profile, mouth open as if crying out. The graphic, hand-carved texture and urgent red tongue give this bauhaus poster a raw, contemporary edge, balancing minimalist restraint with real emotional weight. It reads as both a piece of bauhaus art and a statement print about a pressing global issue.
This wabi sabi inspired composition brings quiet gravity to an office decor setting or a reading nook, and its bold graphic lines suit any wall decor arrangement from gallery walls to a single statement wall hanging. Thoughtful and conversation-starting, it also makes a meaningful self care gift for anyone who cares about design with purpose.
- Printed on premium 330gsm archival-grade, acid-free cotton rag paper with a hot press smooth matte finish for luxurious texture and vibrant color accuracy
- Available in multiple finishes: Archival Matte, Cold Press, Semi-Gloss, Metallic, Glossy, or Somerset Velvet
- Rolled packaging or framed options with Black, White, or Oak wood frames (frame width 0.88"/2cm, depth 1.13"/3cm), ready to hang with shatterproof perspex
- Fade-resistant aqueous pigment inks ensure vibrant color reproduction for over 100 years
Colors may vary slightly from your screen; prints appear more vibrant in person.
Ships from the US within 1-3 business days. Delivery to US: 3-7 days. International (EU/UK/other): dispatched within 3-5 days.
Custom sizes available upon request - just message us.
We bring socially conscious art like this linocut print into everyday spaces, one thoughtfully printed poster at a time.
FRAMED AND UNFRAMED PRINTS
FRAMED PRINTS
Our solid wood frames measure 0.875" on the front face with a 1.125" depth, available in three finishes: oak, black and white. Each frame is fitted with optical-grade clear acrylic that protects the artwork without colour distortion, and arrives with hanging hardware installed - ready to hang.
UNFRAMED PRINTS
Our posters are printed on 330gsm hot press smooth matte fine art paper - archival-grade, acid-free, 100% cotton rag. Fade-resistant pigment inks render every detail pin-sharp and keep colours vibrant for over 100 years. Prints ship rolled in protective packaging.
FREE SHIPPING OFFER
US orders always ship free with tracking.
International delivery: UK, EU $9.99 - Italy, Belgium and non-EU Europe $14.99 - Switzerland $19.99 - Canada $19.90 - Australia and New Zealand from $29.90 - everywhere else $24.99. Every order is tracked.
SHIPPING AND RETURNS
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Order processing: 2 to 4 business days ( mon - fri)
Delivery time to the US is 1 - 3 business days. (+ order processing time )
Delivery time for EU orders is 2-7 business days. ( + order processing time )
Delivery time for international orders is 5-11 business days. ( + order processing time )
Returns
We hope that you are pleased with your order. If you would like a different product, size, or a refund, we accept exchanges and returns within 28 days of purchase. Please see our return and refund policy here for further details.
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