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Dalston E8, by Ann Norfield, 2007

Dalston E8

Ann Norfield

2007

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Dalston E8 is a 2007 by Ann Norfield, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Ann Norfield
When & what style?
2007
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a dark building with three small windows glowing faintly. The walls are black, and the sky above is bright yellow with uneven, rough patches. Inside the windows, you can barely make out shapes—maybe people or furniture—but it’s all blurry. The artist used bold contrasts: the black building against the yellow sky. The windows feel like they’re lit from behind, but it’s not realistic lighting. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this print in person.

The story of this work

Overview

A view of a derelict building is depicted in silhouette, rendered in yellow and black.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Ann Norfield

Ann Norfield makes bold, graphic prints that feel like city snapshots frozen in time.

See the richer artist page

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