Library at Wray Castle
1882
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1882
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolour shows the inside of Wray Castle’s library, painted by Beatrix Potter in July 1882. She used soft, rich colors to capture the room’s quiet mood. Potter first saw the Lake District that summer. She later worked to protect its landscapes, inspired by Canon Rawnsley. The painting marks her early style, blending Impressionism and Realism. Next, look up the Victoria and Albert Museum.
