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Dear Diary, by Sara Fanelli, 1998

Dear Diary

Sara Fanelli

1998

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Dear Diary is a 1998 by Sara Fanelli, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Sara Fanelli
When & what style?
1998
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print mixes personal and playful. Sara Fanelli made *Dear Diary* in 1998. It’s an etching, so ink presses into paper in one layer. The print grew from a book idea. You’ll spot her dog Bubu, a leaping girl, and little hearts. Her grandmother’s handwritten poem sits on the side, linking two generations. Her book *Dear Diary* followed this print. Look up Fanelli, Sara.

The story of this work

Overview

The etching *Dear Diary* by Sara Fanelli features her dog Bubu on the left and a leaping girl on the right, with heart symbols etched into the composition. A handwritten poem by the artist’s grandmother appears on the left side of the print. The work, created on red-lined paper, reflects elements of Fanelli’s creative process for her book of the same name.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Sara Fanelli

Sara Fanelli is a British artist and illustrator, best known for her children's picture books.

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