Who painted Setting for 'The Veal and Ham Pie'?

Setting for 'The Veal and Ham Pie' was painted by Beatrix Potter in 1902.

Where can I see Setting for 'The Veal and Ham Pie'?

Setting for 'The Veal and Ham Pie' is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Setting for 'The Veal and Ham Pie'?

Setting for 'The Veal and Ham Pie' is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Setting for 'The Veal and Ham Pie'?

Museum-quality prints of Setting for 'The Veal and Ham Pie' are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Setting for 'The Veal and Ham Pie'

Beatrix Potter , 1902

Setting for 'The Veal and Ham Pie' is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Beatrix Potter. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

” The artist painted the post-office front first, then added tiger lilies around the door frame.

This watercolor from 1902 shows a quiet garden scene. It’s a study for Beatrix Potter’s later book picture “The Veal and Ham Pie.” The artist painted the post-office front first, then added tiger lilies around the door frame.

Potter left the figures blank here. That shows how much she cared about the setting before she finished each illustration. The final drawing in the book zooms in closer to the shop door.

If you like this style, look up the artist Beatrix Potter.

Overview

This 1902 watercolour is a preliminary study for Beatrix Potter's illustration 'The Veal and Ham Pie'.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the front of the Sawrey Post Office surrounded by tiger lilies, a scene that serves as the backdrop for a later illustration.

Technique & Style

The watercolour showcases Potter's attention to detail in capturing the surroundings, with the figures left incomplete, highlighting her focus on setting.

History & Provenance

The study was created for 'The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan' (1905), one of Potter's 'Peter Rabbit' books, written between 1901 and 1913.

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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.