1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A cat playing with a fish, and other drawings of cats is a 1850 by Beatrix Potter, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
A fragment of paper with five cat studies survives, one depicting a cat interacting with a fish. The drawings were executed by Beatrix Potter, who maintained detailed records of animals through direct observation. The fragment was acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1973 as part of the Linder Bequest, which includes a range of Potter-related materials.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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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