Julia Donaldson Portrait Postcard by Peter Monkman - National Portrait Gallery

This exquisite postcard features a captivating portrait of acclaimed children's author Julia Donaldson, born in 1948, as painted by Peter Monkman in 2013. The oil on canvas artwork, originally measuring 1550 x 1070mm, depicts Donaldson seated at a desk, engrossed in writing within a small notebook. Her warm orange top contrasts with the rich, detailed background filled with an array of objects that hint at her creative world, including what appears to be a puppet or doll head, various bags, and subtle shimmering elements suggesting a touch of magic.\n\nProduced by the prestigious National Portrait Gallery in London, this postcard beautifully reproduces Monkman's original work (NPG 6960). The reverse side provides details about the artist, the subject, and the artwork itself, confirming its origin and significance. This piece offers a unique glimpse into the persona of a beloved author through the eyes of a contemporary artist.\n\nAn ideal acquisition for collectors of literary memora.