Who painted A meadow flanked by a line of trees?

A meadow flanked by a line of trees was painted by Beatrix Potter in 1905.

Where can I see A meadow flanked by a line of trees?

A meadow flanked by a line of trees is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is A meadow flanked by a line of trees?

A meadow flanked by a line of trees is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

A meadow flanked by a line of trees

Beatrix Potter , 1905

A meadow flanked by a line of trees is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Beatrix Potter. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

This is a watercolour sketch of a meadow with a straight line of trees. Made between about 1905 and 1913, it shows the quick style Beatrix Potter used for outdoor studies.

Potter owned Hill Top Farm in the Lake District from 1905, and experts think this view might be from there.

Check out more of her landscapes at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Overview

This watercolour sketch depicts a serene meadow bordered by a straight line of trees, characteristic of Beatrix Potter's rapid outdoor watercolour studies circa 1905-1913.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a natural landscape, possibly inspired by Hill Top Farm in the Lake District, which Potter owned from 1905. The composition's simplicity may reflect its use as a quick study.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolour, the sketch exemplifies Potter's swift and spontaneous technique for capturing outdoor scenes, prioritizing immediacy over intricate detail.

History & Provenance

Created between 1905 and 1913, the sketch's exact origin is speculative, with scholar Leslie Linder attributing the view to Hill Top Farm, a property Potter acquired in 1905.

Context

While primarily known for her children's literature (notably The Tale of Peter Rabbit, 1902), Potter also produced numerous landscape watercolours, several of which are housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artist & collection

Artist

Beatrix Potter

Helen Beatrix Heelis (née Potter; 28 July 1866 – 22 December 1943), usually known as Beatrix Potter ( BEE-ə-triks), was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist.