Violets and bluebells
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Beatrix Potter painted *Violets and Bluebells* in watercolor. It’s a quiet study of two small flowers in a simple vase. She drew them with care, just like the plants and animals she loved. Potter didn’t just paint what she saw—she wrote down notes about each species too. She kept lizards, mice, and even a bat as pets while growing up. Next time you’re at the Victoria and Albert Museum, look for her work in the watercolor collection.
