Who painted Hillside under snow?

Hillside under snow was painted by Beatrix Potter in 4.

Where can I see Hillside under snow?

Hillside under snow is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Hillside under snow?

Hillside under snow is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Hillside under snow

Beatrix Potter , 4

Hillside under snow is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Beatrix Potter. It dates from 4 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Beatrix Potter painted Hillside under snow in early March 1909. She made it at Hill Top, her home in the Lake District. The work is done in watercolour.

Potter loved sketching outdoors. She said the hills looked even more dramatic under snow and mist. This small study captures that quiet winter moment.

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Overview

Hillside under snow is a watercolour study created by Beatrix Potter on 4 March 1909, during her stay at Hill Top, her home in the Lake District. This small, serene work captures a winter landscape moment.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a snow-covered hillside in the Lakeland fells, which Potter found 'even more impressive in mist and snow'. The piece conveys the tranquil beauty of the landscape under winter conditions.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolour, the study reflects Potter's preference for outdoor sketching, characterized by direct observation and a subdued colour palette suited to the snowy scene.

History & Provenance

Part of the Linder Bequest, this work is one of several snowy Lakeland studies from Potter's 1909 stay at Hill Top. It remains part of this collection.

Context

Created alongside her renowned children's books (notably The Tale of Peter Rabbit, 1902), this piece is a lesser-known example of Potter's landscape art, distinct from her illustrative work for publications.

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.