Artwork
Boar fish
Boar fish is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Beatrix Potter. It dates from 9 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
It was done during a trip to Weymouth, where she spotted and painted the small red fish.
Beatrix Potter painted Boar Fish in 1895 using watercolours. She often studied animals up close, and this marine study shows her sharp eye. It was done during a trip to Weymouth, where she spotted and painted the small red fish.
The painting shows her skill in observing nature. Her journal notes the moment, calling it a “strange little red fish.”
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Overview
Boar Fish is a watercolour painting created by Beatrix Potter in 1895. It is a natural history study that showcases her observational skills.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a Boar fish, a small red marine animal that Potter encountered during a stay in Weymouth. Her journal entry for 14 April 1895 records the moment she found and painted the specimen, describing it as a 'strange little red fish'.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolour, the work demonstrates Potter's ability to capture the details of her subject. The painting reflects her keen eye for observation, a skill she also applied to her book illustrations.
History & Provenance
The painting was created during a trip to Weymouth in 1895. Potter's journal provides a firsthand account of the work's origin, noting the date she painted the fish.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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.
