1893
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
A game of cards is a 1893 watercolor by Beatrix Potter, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Two small animals—likely mice or rats—sit at a tiny wooden table, playing cards. Their chairs are green with curved backs, and the table holds a deck of cards and a few scattered pieces. The animals look focused, almost serious, as they lean in over the game. This sketch uses soft watercolor strokes, keeping the scene simple and cozy. The artist focused on everyday life, giving these animals human-like expressions. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of this artist’s playful work.
A watercolour and pen-and-ink drawing over pencil depicts three brown piebald mice seated around a square baize-topped table playing cards. The mouse on the left side of the table is shown dealing blue-backed cards. Green upholstered wooden chairs are positioned around the table, with the mice’s tails trailing underneath.
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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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