Artwork
Old Mister Prickly Pin
Old Mister Prickly Pin is a watercolor work on paper by the Post-Impressionist artist Beatrix Potter. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Old Mister Prickly Pin is a watercolour painting by Beatrix Potter, created in 1905. It depicts a hedgehog in a natural setting.
Subject & Meaning
The hedgehog, dressed in a blue bow tie, sits amidst undergrowth at the base of a tree, accompanied by a teacup and saucer, suggesting a whimsical picnic scene.
Technique & Style
The painting features loose, sketchy lines and warm, earthy colours, capturing the texture of the hedgehog's fur and the surrounding wild plants.
History & Provenance
The painting was acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1973 as part of the Linder Bequest, a collection of approximately 2,150 items related to Beatrix Potter and her family.
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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