Who painted Mountains under snow?

Mountains under snow was painted by Beatrix Potter in 4.

Where can I see Mountains under snow?

Mountains under snow is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Mountains under snow?

Mountains under snow is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Mountains under snow

Beatrix Potter , 4

Mountains 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 snowy hills in watercolour. It’s dated March 4, 1909, done at Hill Top in the Lake District. She loved sketching outdoors and called the fells impressive under mist and snow.

This small study shows her careful look at winter landscapes. It joins other snowy sketches from the same visit kept in the Linder Bequest.

Try the Victoria and Albert Museum next.

Overview

This watercolour study depicts a snowy landscape in the Lake District, created on March 4, 1909, by Beatrix Potter.

Subject & Meaning

The work captures the Lakeland fells under snow, a scene Potter found particularly impressive when shrouded in mist and snow. It reflects her appreciation for the natural beauty of the area around her home, Hill Top.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolour, the study showcases Potter's skill in observing and rendering the subtleties of a winter landscape. The work demonstrates her careful attention to the effects of snow and mist on the hills.

History & Provenance

Potter created this study during a stay at Hill Top in Near Sawrey. It is part of a series of snowy landscape studies from the same period, several of which are included in the Linder Bequest.

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.