Artwork
Portrait of a tame owl
Portrait of a tame owl is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Bertram Potter. It dates from 26 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A simple watercolour, 'Portrait of a tame owl', features a single owl perched on a flat surface, rendered in loose, expressive strokes.
Subject & Meaning
The owl, facing left, is characterized by soft, smudgy feathers and piercing dark eyes, conveying a sense of gentle, living presence.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases a loose, quick-sketch style with minimal background, emphasizing the subject through pale, empty space and expressive brushwork.
History & Provenance
Signed and dated by the artist, Bertram Potter, with an additional, crossed-out rose sketch on the reverse, potentially attributed to Beatrix Potter.
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