1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Cotton sedge with white wildflowers is a 1850 watercolor by Beatrix Potter, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Beatrix Potter created a watercolour piece called Cotton sedge with white wildflowers. It's a floral work from the late 19th century to early 20th century. Beatrix Potter was known for her children's books and illustrations, including The Tale of Peter Rabbit. She spent time drawing pets and plants during her childhood and summer holidays. You can learn more about her style and other works at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The artwork depicts a study of cotton sedge (*Eriophorum*, Cyperaceae) alongside small white wildflowers, rendered in watercolor. It was created by Beatrix Potter, who developed her botanical skills through childhood observations and later studies of natural history. The piece was acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1973 as part of the Linder Bequest, which includes a wide range of works and materials related to Potter and her family.
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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