Artwork
Contribution to V&A's 150th anniversary album
Contribution to V&A's 150th anniversary album is a drawing by Walter Keeler. It dates from 2007 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
In 2007, the Victoria and Albert Museum asked 150 artists to fill a page for its 150th birthday. Walter Keeler made a drawing for their special album. It’s a still life, but no fruit or flowers—just ideas on paper.
He probably used ordinary pencils or pens to sketch what inspires him. The page could be any style: one line, many lines, or even words.
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Overview
Walter Keeler created a drawing for the Victoria and Albert Museum's 150th anniversary album in 2007. The museum invited 150 artists to contribute a page to a commemorative album.
Subject & Meaning
Keeler's drawing is a still life that represents abstract concepts rather than tangible objects. It depicts the artist's inspirations drawn from the V&A's collections.
Technique & Style
The drawing is likely executed in a traditional medium such as pencil or pen. The V&A's open-ended brief allowed Keeler to choose his own style and technique.
History & Provenance
The drawing was created for the V&A's 150th anniversary celebrations and is part of a collection of contributions from prominent artists, designers, architects, and photographers.
Artist & collection
Artist
Walter Keeler had a habit of sketching in cafes with a stubby pencil, turning napkins into quick, loose drawings of everyday scenes.
