Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Beatrix Potter. It dates from 1876 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A watercolour painting of a flowering plant, created with thick pigments over pencil, is held in the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a large bloom, likely a peony, with variegated pink and red petals and yellow stamens, accompanied by green leaves and stalks on a brown background.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of watercolour achieves a soft, delicate effect, with detailed rendering of the flower's petals and center in various shades of pink.
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.
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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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