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Untitled, by Beatrix Potter, watercolor, 1903

Untitled

Beatrix Potter

1903

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1903 watercolor by Beatrix Potter, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Beatrix Potter
When & what style?
1903 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolour painting depicts three tall plants with pink flowers and green leaves. The stems are slender, and the leaves are long and thin. The flowers are clustered at the top of the stems, with some facing upwards and others downwards. The painting is done in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal detail. The colours are muted, with shades of pink, green, and white dominating the palette. The Victoria and Albert Museum holds this beautiful piece, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the beauty of nature.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour and sepia ink drawing over pencil depicts four sprays of snapdragon flowers. The pink blossoms appear against grey-green stems on a plain background. The work was donated by Leslie Linder to the National Book League in 1970 as part of a collection of 279 drawings and 38 early editions. This group, known as the Linder Collection, was on long-term loan to the Victoria and Albert Museum from 1989 to 2019.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Portrait of Beatrix Potter
Artist

Beatrix Potter

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.

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