Artwork
The V&A Grand Entrance
The V&A Grand Entrance 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
This drawing by Emily Sutton depicts the grand entrance of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Created with ink and color, it was produced for a children's book.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing illustrates the museum's grand entrance, a setting that plays a significant role in the narrative of 'Clara Button and the Magical Hat Day', a children's book set largely within the museum.
Technique & Style
Sutton's work is characterized by its illustrative style, drawing inspiration from 20th-century illustrators and folk art traditions.
History & Provenance
The drawing was created for 'Clara Button and the Magical Hat Day', published in 2011, with text by Amy de la Haye and illustrations by Sutton, who graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 2008.
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.
