Who painted A village in snow?

A village in snow was painted by Beatrix Potter in 7.

Where can I see A village in snow?

A village in snow is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is A village in snow?

A village in snow is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

A village in snow

Beatrix Potter , 7

A village in snow is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Beatrix Potter. It dates from 7 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Beatrix Potter painted a quiet watercolour of a village buried in snow. It’s dated March 7, 1909, and done in soft watercolours you can almost feel.

Potter sketched outdoors every season at Hill Top in the Lake District. She loved how snow turned the hills mysterious and grand.

Check out more snowy scenes by her at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Overview

This watercolour depicts a serene village under snow, likely Near Sawrey in the Lake District, created by Beatrix Potter on March 7, 1909, during her stay at Hill Top.

Subject & Meaning

The piece captures the transformative effect of snow on the landscape, a phenomenon Potter found particularly captivating, enhancing the mystery and grandeur of the hills.

Technique & Style

Executed in soft watercolours, the work conveys a sense of tactile gentleness, reflecting Potter's practice of outdoor sketching across all seasons.

History & Provenance

Part of the Linder Bequest, this watercolour is one of several snowy Lakeland studies from Potter's 1909 stay at Hill Top, now housed alongside other similar works.

Context

Created after Potter's 1905 acquisition of Hill Top, the work is part of her broader output of Lakeland landscape studies, influenced by her deep affection for the region's natural beauty.

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.