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Ornate illustration of a blue caterpillar smoking hookah amidst lush vegetation

John Vernon Lord

13 July to 4 November 2018
Exhibited at the House of Illustration

A solo exhibition of one of Britain’s best-loved illustrators and winner of the V&A Illustrator of the Year Award 2018.

John Vernon Lord’s pen and ink drawings are rich with metaphor, pattern and codes. This exhibition featured his extraordinary work for five books including Finnegan’s Wake, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Ulysses.

Artwork on display at the exhibition

Artwork on display at the John Vernon Lord: Illustrating Carroll and Joyce exhibition at the House of Illustration.

Photograph of framed artwork and a display case at the exhibition

Installation view of John Vernon Lord: Illustrating Carroll and Joyce at the House of Illustration.

Photograph of a sketchbook spread that includes detailed notes and an ornate pen and ink drawing

Sketchbook spread.

Detailed drawing of an army of playing cards, from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Illustration from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Ornate illustration of a blue caterpillar smoking hookah amidst lush vegetation

Illustration from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

All artworks © John Vernon Lord
All photographs © Paul Grover

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