Artwork
Tree hollow
Tree hollow is a watercolor work on paper by the Post-Impressionist artist Beatrix Potter. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Beatrix Potter painted Tree hollow around 1904 using watercolour. She’s best known for her children’s books like The Tale of Peter Rabbit. This painting shows her skill with natural details.
It reflects her habit of studying real plants and places for her stories. You’ll spot similar tree hollows in two of her famous books.
Check out more of her work at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
Tree hollow is a watercolour painting created by Beatrix Potter around 1904. It showcases her skill in depicting natural forms with accuracy.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a detailed study of a tree hollow, a subject that appears in some of Potter's book illustrations, including The Tale of Peter Rabbit and The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolour, the work demonstrates Potter's ability to capture natural details with precision, reflecting her habit of studying real plants and environments to inform her stories.
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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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