Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Bertram Potter. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a pencil drawing by Bertram Potter, brother of Beatrix Potter, depicting a grizzly bear in profile.
Subject & Meaning
The bear stands on its hind legs on a rock or stump, rendered in dark shading with visible fur texture, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by detailed, realistic rendering and cross-hatching, which creates a sense of depth and dimensionality.
History & Provenance
The work was acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1973 as part of the Linder Bequest, a comprehensive collection of materials related to Beatrix Potter and her family.
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Artist & collection
Artist
British watercolorist Bertram Potter painted precise, quiet studies of animals and plants in the late 1800s.
