Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Beatrix Potter. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This watercolour painting depicts a reptile, likely a lizard or newt, with a detailed representation of its body and scales.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour painting depicts a reptile, likely a lizard or newt, with a detailed representation of its body and scales.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown with an elongated body, short sturdy legs, and a long slender tail, set against a plain background that highlights its features.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of watercolour showcases their ability to capture the textures and colours of the natural world, with shades of brown and yellow used to depict the creature.
History & Provenance
The painting was donated to the National Book League in 1970 as part of a collection of Beatrix Potter's works, later loaned to the Victoria and Albert Museum from 1989 to 2019.
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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Lizard
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