1900
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Daffodils in a jug is a 1900 watercolor by Beatrix Potter, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Beatrix Potter’s *Daffodils in a Jug* is a delicate watercolour from around 1900. It’s an exacting study of flowers in a simple vase. Potter sketched flowers all her life. She started young, studying books and real blooms. This piece was shared with a London drawing group. Their notes even survive on the back. She blended science and art in her work. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolor study by Beatrix Potter depicts daffodils arranged in a jug, showcasing her skill in botanical illustration while emphasizing the natural beauty of the flowers. The composition features a detailed rendering of the blooms and foliage, with a subdued background that directs focus to the subject. Created around 1900, the work was shared with members of a London drawing society, some of whom noted its technical precision and pleasing execution. The piece entered the Victoria and Albert Museum’s collection in 1973 as part of the Linder Bequest, which includes a wide range of…
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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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