A white mouse in a four-poster bed

A white mouse in a four-poster bed

Unknown

18

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

You see a white mouse in a four-poster bed in this painting. The mouse is meant to represent Beatrix Potter, who enjoyed her stay at Melford Hall. She often traveled with her pets and the children of the family looked forward to seeing them. This watercolour is on display at the museum, and if you like this style, you can learn more about it at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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