Overview. The illustration was created for “The folio society” – a book illustration competition. The task was to read Jane Austen’s book “Masfield Park” and pick a scene for illustration. The main character of the book is Fanny Price, a young girl from a poor family raised by a wealthy aunt.

Process. After reading the book, I chose to illustrate the the second chapter, which seemed to me to be the most memorable – Fanny Price is sitting with her aunt. There are two emotions in the room – cold arrogance and the need for love and compassion.

Only the dog ​​shows some enthusiasm for the cake that stands between the girl and her aunt. Lady Bertram is sitting comfortably surrounded by pillows and drinking warm tea while, Fanny huddles towards the window through which the warm rays of the sun fall.