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You're looking at three pieces from the Gilbert Collection, which holds some of the most beautiful objects ever made, many in precious materials, and often on a small scale.
Planning a visit soon? Find the Gilbert collection on our second floor: https://t.co/UZmqRFUuqB
From imaginary worlds and fairytales to the difficult reality of life in a refugee camp, the winners of this year's awards demonstrate the versatility and breadth of contemporary illustration.
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British poet, artist and illustrator, Edward Lear was famous for his literary nonsense. But you might not know that he also painted and studied zoology and ornithology, such as these comic birds during his visit to Italy in 1880. Discover more here: https://t.co/VqelxAWZns
Mary Quant studied illustration at Goldsmiths and later became a self-taught designer, attending evening classes on cutting to achieve the revolutionary looks she was after.
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1966-1970 design, given by Mary Quant
Bringing together 200 rarely-seen masterpieces for the very first time, Renaissance Watercolours: from Dürer to Van Dyck, examines the development of watercolour painting. https://t.co/56GNICbZ2s
Opening 16 May 2020, Supported by V&A Members
Congratulations to the winners of the V&A #IllustrationAwards 2019 👏! Our display of the winning work and student shortlist opens today - find out more and plan a visit: https://t.co/LBTkrS3615
Image: Nora Krug - Heimat (Particular Books)
#Didyouknow that #BeatrixPotter was a self-taught illustrator? Growing up she copied from nature, books and drawing manuals. She also studied the works of Constable, Gainsborough and Turner. This still life drawing of fruit was made when Potter was just 17.