1950
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Study of a stream with boulders is a 1950 watercolor by Beatrix Potter, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Beatrix Potter painted *Study of a Stream with Boulders* in watercolour early in the 20th century. The work shows rocks and water among thick plants. It likely comes from one of her family’s long holidays in the Lake District. Potter sketched outdoors to capture light and texture. She used watercolour for quick, vivid detail. This piece may predate her most famous children’s books. Look up her illustration style next.
A detailed study by Beatrix Potter depicts a close-up view of a stream surrounded by dense vegetation, with large boulders positioned in the upper left and right sections of the composition. The work was likely created in the Lake District during the early 20th century, possibly during one of her family’s frequent holidays. It was later acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1973 as part of the Linder Bequest, a collection of Potter-related materials.
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.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
