A selection of preparatory works made by Emily Speed during the development of significant works and projects.

‘Study for Knole House’ was part of a series of drawings made while designing a calling card to accompany the fountain ‘Innards’, which Emily made for the exhibition ‘A Woman’s Place’ at Knole House, Kent.

‘Study of Palatine Hill’ is a sketch made during Emily’s time at the British School at Rome. This drawing includes various fragments of architecture and vegetation observed on the Palatine Hill.

‘Study for Soft Inhabitant’ is a working sketch made while creating ‘Soft Inhabitant’; a new work made for the Centre d’Art Dominique Lang, Luxembourg in 2022.