Artwork
Fruit
Fruit is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Beatrix Potter. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Fruit is a 1900 watercolour by Beatrix Potter, featuring a naturalistic arrangement of blackcurrants and raspberries with attached leaves, rendered in meticulous detail.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is the depiction of fruit in its natural state, emphasizing observation of the natural world. The composition highlights the artist's attention to botanical accuracy.
Technique & Style
Potter employed watercolour and ink over pencil to achieve delicate, realistic renderings of berries and leaves, including subtle textures like the tiny hairs on the berries.
History & Provenance
Part of the Linder Collection, the work was donated by Leslie Linder to the National Book League (now Book Trust) in 1970, later on long-term loan to the Victoria and Albert Museum from 1989 to 2019.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
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