1895
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Study of a mountain ridge is a 1895 watercolor by Beatrix Potter, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Beatrix Potter painted *Study of a mountain ridge* in watercolour around 1885–1905. It’s a landscape study, not one of her famous children’s books. This work shows how she turned local scenery into art. She sketched these views in the Lake District over many summers. The ridge might be Skiddaw near Keswick, a spot she knew well. Look up more sketches by Beatrix Potter.
This watercolor depicts a segment of a Lake District mountain ridge, rendered in greens and purples, with clouds obscuring the summit. Woodland appears on the left side of the composition, while a rooftop is visible near the lower center. The work was created by Beatrix Potter during her time in the region, possibly representing Skiddaw. It was later acquired by the V&A in 1973 as part of the Linder Bequest.
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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