Images of power: portraiture

The Big Draw 2008

Saturday 11 October, 11.00–16.00
Great Court
Admission free, just drop in

This year The Big Draw at the British Museum is inspired by the sculptures in the exhibition Hadrian: Empire and Conflict. Join Harry Potter illustrator Cliff Wright to learn how to draw portraits from the Classical period. Workshops, talks and an interactive lecture offer something for all ages, at all levels of ability.

Image: Marble bust of the Roman Emperor Hadrian wearing military dress. From Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli, Lazio, Italy c.AD 118-130