Artwork
Snowy scenes: waterbutt in the snow; chickens in snow near doorway; chicken in snow
Snowy scenes: waterbutt in the snow; chickens in snow near doorway; chicken in snow is a watercolor work on paper by the Post-Impressionist artist Beatrix Potter. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Beatrix Potter painted loose watercolours of snowy scenes in November 1910. She sketched outdoors at Hill Top in the Lake District, where snow made everything look sharper.
Potter bought Hill Top in 1905 and loved drawing its fells in mist and snow. That month she caught chickens near the farm door, all dusted white.
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Overview
This watercolour sheet features loose studies of snowy scenes, created by Beatrix Potter in November 1910. The artwork captures the artist's surroundings at Hill Top, her farm in Near Sawrey, Lake District.
Subject & Meaning
The studies depict chickens and a waterbutt in the snow, likely observed by Potter during her outdoor sketching sessions. The scenes reflect Potter's fascination with the Lakeland landscape, particularly in snowy conditions.
Technique & Style
The watercolours are executed in a loose style, characteristic of Potter's outdoor sketching practice. The loose brushwork and spontaneous composition convey a sense of immediacy and direct observation.
History & Provenance
Potter acquired Hill Top in 1905 and frequently sketched the surrounding landscape. The watercolour sheet is dated November 1910, indicating it was created during one of Potter's stays at the farm.
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.
