Artwork
Yellow rose
Yellow rose is a watercolor work on paper by the Naïve art artist Beatrix Potter. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Yellow Rose is a watercolour painting by Beatrix Potter, featuring two stems of yellow roses, created during the late 19th or early 20th century.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a botanical depiction of two yellow rose stems, reflecting Potter's keen interest in natural history and careful observation of flora.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolour, the work demonstrates Potter's meticulous botanical drawing skills, characteristic of her plant studies.
History & Provenance
Created during Potter's formative period, the piece is part of a larger body of botanical studies; its current location is not specified here, though similar works are housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Context
This watercolour was influenced by Potter's broader interests in natural history and would later inform the realistic details in her illustrated children's books, including The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1902).
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Artist & collection
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.
