Artwork
Mountains and fields in snow
Mountains and fields in snow is a watercolor work on paper by Beatrix Potter. It dates from 11 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour study by Beatrix Potter depicts a serene Lakeland landscape, with fields and hills blanketed in snow, likely near her Hill Top residence.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a winter scene in the Lake District, possibly inspired by views near Hill Top, which Potter found particularly impressive in snowy conditions.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolour, the piece reflects Potter's practice of outdoor sketching, capturing the soft, muted tones of a snow-covered landscape.
History & Provenance
Created in January 1913, this work is part of a series of Lakeland studies Potter made after acquiring Hill Top in 1905.
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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