Artwork
Snowy landscape with trees
Snowy landscape with trees is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Beatrix Potter. It dates from 3 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Potter painted this watercolor of snow-dusted hills in 1909 while staying near her farm in the Lake District.
Potter painted this watercolor of snow-dusted hills in 1909 while staying near her farm in the Lake District. She made many quick sketches outdoors, even in winter weather. The loose brushwork shows the soft quiet of a snowy day.
It’s one of several similar studies she did that March, all now kept together in the Linder Bequest.
Check out more of her landscape drawings at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
This watercolour study depicts a snowy landscape with trees, dated March 3, 1909. Created by Beatrix Potter, it showcases her skill in capturing the natural beauty of the Lake District.
Subject & Meaning
The painting likely represents a view near Hill Top, Potter's home in Near Sawrey, which she purchased in 1905. It reflects her appreciation for the Lakeland fells, especially in mist and snow.
Technique & Style
Characterised by loose brushwork, the watercolour conveys the soft serenity of a snowy day. Potter's outdoor sketching practice, even in winter, influenced her approach to capturing the landscape.
History & Provenance
The study is part of a series Potter made during her 1909 stay at Hill Top. It is now part of the Linder Bequest, alongside other similar studies from the same period.
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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