Artwork
Kep
Kep is a watercolor work on paper by the Post-Impressionist artist Beatrix Potter. It dates from 4 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour painting by Beatrix Potter depicts a sheepdog and Swaledale sheep on a snowy hillside.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a sheepdog standing on rocky ground, gazing at a group of sheep huddled near a stone wall, with bare trees and a pale sky in the background.
Technique & Style
Soft watercolour strokes create a simple and calm atmosphere, with warm browns used for the dog's fur and cool tones for the sheep and snow.
History & Provenance
The painting was donated to the National Book League in 1970 by Leslie Linder as part of the Linder Collection, comprising 279 drawings and 38 early editions of Potter's work.
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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.
