Artwork
Sutherland Album
Sutherland Album is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Sutherland. It dates from 1812 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Sutherland Album is a collection of watercolours, sketches, and prints by various amateur artists, accompanied by handwritten poems and extracts from letters.
Subject & Meaning
The album's contents reflect the personal connections of its contributors, including family ties and friendships among the aristocracy, with works and writings by and about members of the Howard and Sutherland families.
Technique & Style
The album contains a mix of watercolours, sketches, and prints, showcasing the artistic efforts of its amateur contributors, who were related or known to one another.
History & Provenance
The compiler of the album is unknown, though clues such as the 'M Rutland' signature on the front cover and a depiction of Belvoir Castle on the back suggest a connection to the Earls of Rutland.
Artist & collection
Artist
English watercolor albums from the early 1800s packed tiny scenes of parks, gardens, and city corners onto single sheets.
