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Studies of snails
Studies of snails is a watercolor work on paper by the Naturalist artist Beatrix Potter. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Overview
This watercolour sheet features nine detailed studies of snails. The artist's keen observational skills are evident in the renderings.
Subject & Meaning
The work reflects the artist's interest in natural history, a subject she explored through numerous studies of animals from life.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolour, the sheet showcases the artist's ability to capture the subtleties of her subjects.
Context
The artist is known for her children's literature, particularly the Original Peter Rabbit Books, written and illustrated between 1901 and 1913.
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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.
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