Artwork
Study of a view through trees to the roof of a house and a rough sketch of a horse
Study of a view through trees to the roof of a house and a rough sketch of a horse 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
Overview
This watercolour study by Beatrix Potter depicts a view through trees to a house roof. The sheet also features a rough pencil sketch of a horse, oriented differently from the main image.
Subject & Meaning
The work captures a natural scene, with the house roof visible through the trees. The inclusion of a separate horse sketch suggests the artist's versatility and willingness to use the same sheet for different subjects.
Technique & Style
The study appears to have been executed quickly, with additional details noted in a secondary sketch. The use of watercolour and pencil indicates Potter's familiarity with various media.
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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