The Newlands Horseshoe of mountains seen from the Newlands valley
13
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
13
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Beatrix Potter painted a quiet watercolour of the Newlands Horseshoe of mountains. Seen from the Newlands Valley, it’s dated 13th September 1904, when she stayed at Lingholm. The scene may have inspired backgrounds for her 1905 book The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-winkle. She often turned walks in the Lake District into pictures and stories. This one feels calm, like a snapshot on paper. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
