Quite some time ago, I discovered an art book about Beatrix Potter. After reviewing her drawings and watercolor landscapes I have to say I'm even more impressed with her work. The scope and range of her talents were perhaps far and beyond what we were familiar with in her illustrations of Peter Rabbit. I haven't seen the movie yet, but look forward to a lazy Sunday afternoon perhaps when there's more time. I offer here a few examples from Beatrix Potter's Art.
(Caterpillars from the 'Dalguise 1875' sketchbook. These were drawn when Beatrix potter was nine years old. On the next page of the sketchbook she added observations on their habits. Pencil and watercolor)
(Studies of a Hazel dormouse, 1887. 'When I was a cchild I had a favourite dormouse - a sleep little animal...' This was Xarifa, a much-loved pet, named from a ballad by J. G. Lockhart. Pencil and sepia ink.)
(Six heads of herwick rams, drawn some years later than the Scottish Blackface. Pencil.)
(Heads of an amiable pig ? 1910. Drawn as preperatory studies for The Tale of Pigling Bland. 'The poor little cherub had such a sweet smile.' Pencil and watercolor.) -AND- ( Sheep's head, in a daringly experimental style and a vivid palette. Particles of pure color shimmer with light. Pencil and watercolor.)
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