1900
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A study in reds is a 1900 watercolor by Beatrix Potter, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a dark red pot sitting on a table. Next to it is a folded red cloth and a folded white cloth. In the background, there’s a blurry view of buildings and a window with light coming through. The artist used soft colors and loose brushstrokes to make the scene feel simple but alive. The red pot stands out against the muted background, drawing your eye. If you like this style, look up Beatrix Potter.
A study in reds by Beatrix Potter, created in 1900, is a watercolour drawing over pencil featuring red, purple, pink, and brown tones. The composition includes a vase with a deep red or flambé glaze, placed on red and white drapery, alongside a Japanese paddle fan with a geometrical design in pinks, purples, and light browns. The image is roughly squared off. The work was donated by Leslie Linder to the National Book League (now the Book Trust) in 1970 as part of the Linder Collection, which was later loaned to the Victoria and Albert Museum from 1989 to 2019.
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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