Guinea pigs gardening
1893
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1893
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Guinea pigs gardening is a 1893 watercolor by Beatrix Potter, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Guinea pigs gardening is a watercolour by Beatrix Potter. It's a work from 1893. Beatrix Potter was known to have borrowed guinea pigs from her friend to make drawings. She even wrote in her journal about their curious behaviour, like eating unusual substances. To learn more about the style and techniques used in this piece, look up the movement: Impressionism, Realism.
