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In a room full of books, all I read was your letter, by Ann Cattrall, 2010

In a room full of books, all I read was your letter

Ann Cattrall

2010

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

In a room full of books, all I read was your letter is a 2010 by Ann Cattrall, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Ann Cattrall
When & what style?
2010
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows an older person with a beard, sitting by a window. They’re holding a letter in one hand and resting their head on the other. The background has a simple, textured look—like clouds or waves—and the whole scene is mostly green and white. The artist wrote a title below: *"In a room full of books, all I read was your letter."* It’s a quiet moment, focusing on one small thing instead of a whole library. Next, check out Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints like this.

The story of this work

Overview

The linocut print depicts a mature man in profile, wearing glasses and large headphones, seated in a room filled with books as he reads a letter. The image is rendered in green ink on white paper. The work is signed "A," titled, and numbered by the artist.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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