Who painted A view, through trees, of a lake and mountains?

A view, through trees, of a lake and mountains was painted by Beatrix Potter in 1909.

Where can I see A view, through trees, of a lake and mountains?

A view, through trees, of a lake and mountains is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is A view, through trees, of a lake and mountains?

A view, through trees, of a lake and mountains is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

A view, through trees, of a lake and mountains

Beatrix Potter , 1909

A view, through trees, of a lake and mountains is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Beatrix Potter. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This watercolour depicts a serene landscape featuring trees, a lake, and mountains.

About this work

Beatrix Potter painted this quiet watercolour of trees framing a lake and mountains around 1905-1913.

Beatrix Potter painted this quiet watercolour of trees framing a lake and mountains around 1905-1913. She used fine brushstrokes on paper to capture a fleeting view outdoors.

Potter sketched landscapes wherever she traveled with her parents before her 1913 marriage. A small farm called Hill Top became one of her favorite spots for quick watercolours.

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

Overview

This watercolour depicts a serene landscape featuring trees, a lake, and mountains. Created by Beatrix Potter, the work is characteristic of her landscape studies.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a tranquil lake surrounded by mountains, framed by trees. Although the location is unidentified, it may be Esthwaite Water, a site near Potter's farm, Hill Top.

Technique & Style

Potter employed fine brushstrokes in pencil and watercolour on paper to capture the fleeting effects of the natural world.

History & Provenance

The watercolour is dated to around 1905-1913, a period during which Potter frequently sketched landscapes, particularly around Hill Top, which she acquired in 1905.

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.