Dormice among brambles
1918
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1918
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows four small dormice in a tangle of brambles. The bushes are thick with red berries and green leaves, while the ground is covered in fallen branches and more berries. The dormice look soft and fuzzy, with one curled up asleep, another sitting up, and two playing near the bottom. The artist paid close attention to how light hits the berries and leaves, making some spots glow while others stay shadowy. It’s like a quiet snapshot of nature, full of tiny details. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
