Artwork
The Death of Diana
The Death of Diana is a drawing by Nick Newman. It dates from 1997 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The drawing 'The Death of Diana' is a work on paper that depicts a photographer capturing an image from atop a ladder.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a man on a ladder, camera in hand, peering over a gated fence with '666' stamped on its wavy metal bars, suggesting a connection to the 1997 car crash that claimed Princess Diana's life, referenced in the title.
Technique & Style
The drawing features jagged lines to convey raindrops falling from the top of the frame, creating a sense of atmosphere and tension.
Context
Created the year following Princess Diana's death, the work alludes to the event through its title and imagery, with the fence potentially symbolizing a barrier between the public and the private.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nick Newman makes British political drawings that skewer the powerful with quick lines and sharp punchlines.
