A dead fawn
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting is called "A dead fawn" by Beatrix Potter. Beatrix Potter was a skilled observer of nature, and her drawings often included detailed notes about the animals she depicted. She spent a lot of time drawing the animals she kept as pets and those she saw in the countryside. You can learn more about her work at the Victoria and Albert Museum.