1893
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The Christmas dinner is a 1893 watercolor by Beatrix Potter, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Two mice sit at a tiny table, eating dinner. One mouse holds a fork and knife, while the other reaches for a bowl. The table has a cloth, a pumpkin, and a few dishes. The chairs are simple wooden stools with cushions. The room looks cozy, with soft light and a plain floor. This sketch was drawn in December 1893, showing a quiet, everyday moment. The artist made the scene feel real and warm, focusing on small details like the mice’s expressions and the table setting. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this drawing in person.
A watercolour and pen-and-ink drawing by Beatrix Potter from 1893 depicts three mice seated around an oblong table draped with a white cloth. One mouse at the head of the table serves a Christmas pudding while the other two hold plates aloft, all seated on green upholstered wooden chairs. Blue-rimmed china is visible on the table.
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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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