Artwork
Label Card 'For Felix, with love, Amy'
Label Card 'For Felix, with love, Amy' is a drawing by Emily Sutton. It dates from 2011 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Emily Sutton’s 2011 drawing, titled *For Felix, with love, Amy*, is a modest white card rendered in black ink. The piece consists of a brief handwritten dedication, a simple sketch of a sleeping cat within an oval, and Sutton’s signature. Its intimate scale and informal presentation suggest a personal note rather than a formal artwork.
Subject & Meaning
The central image depicts a cat at rest, rendered with minimal line work that conveys a sense of ease and affection. Paired with the text addressed to “Felix” and signed by “Amy,” the drawing functions as a playful, affectionate gesture, echoing the tradition of hand‑written cards exchanged between friends or family.
Technique & Style
Sutton employs a loose, illustrative approach, using a few confident strokes to suggest form. The black ink on white paper recalls mid‑century British illustrators such as Edward Bawden and Eric Ravilious, whose work blended graphic clarity with a whimsical touch. The composition’s simplicity emphasizes the immediacy of the gesture.
History & Provenance
Created in 2011, the card is part of Sutton’s broader practice of incorporating everyday objects—often those found in museums or antique shops—into her drawings. While the piece functions as a personal token, it also reflects her ongoing exploration of the intersection between decorative design and intimate communication.
Artist & collection
Artist
Emily Sutton is an English illustrator. She is known for her illustrations in children's picture books inspired by vintage artwork and old objects.
