View across a lake to the Langdale Pikes

View across a lake to the Langdale Pikes

Beatrix Potter

1909

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

Beatrix Potter painted this quiet watercolour of a lake scene around 1905–1913. The work shows a calm view across water to rolling hills, likely from her beloved Lake District. While famous for Peter Rabbit, she also spent summers sketching these landscapes. The watercolour captures a peaceful moment before her life shifted after marriage. Next time you’re in London, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more of her art.

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