1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
A flat, sandy beach with a purplish sky beyond is a 1850 watercolor by Beatrix Potter, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolour is a study of a beach scene. It's by Beatrix Potter, who is also known for her children's books. The painting likely dates from one of Beatrix Potter's holiday trips with her parents. It's been suggested that it might have been made during a stay in Grange-over-Sands in 1887, where the family experienced bad weather. You can learn more about Beatrix Potter's work at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
A watercolour and pencil study in landscape format depicts a broad, flat expanse of sandy beach beneath a dark purplish sky, with yellow and purple tones dominating the composition. The work is attributed to Beatrix Potter and likely dates to the late 19th century, possibly created during a family holiday in Grange-over-Sands in 1887. It was later acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1973 as part of the Linder Bequest, which includes a wide 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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