Artwork
Peeped in it

Peeped in it is a watercolor work on paper by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Greenaway. It dates from 1846 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1846 watercolour by Kate Greenaway depicts a serene scene of four women gathered around a shallow wooden bassinet.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure leans over the bassinet, peering inside, while the others attend to a child or gesture nearby, suggesting a quiet, intimate moment.
Technique & Style
Rendered in soft colours and gentle lines, the work exemplifies the artist's delicate style, characteristic of her watercolours.
History & Provenance
The watercolour is a representative work by Kate Greenaway, an artist whose works are held in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Artist & collection
Artist
These delicate watercolours capture quiet, mischievous moments in domestic life during the mid-1800s.
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