![]() ![]() She also practiced copying the works of famous British artists whose works she studied in books and galleries, including the landscape paintings of John Constable. She spent years observing plants, animals, and insects and making detailed drawings of them. 1902-07, via Victoria & Albert Museum, LondonĪlthough she pursued some formal education in the arts, Beatrix Potter was mostly self-taught as an artist. Rabbit pouring out the tea for Peter while her children look on: variant (The Tale of Peter Rabbit) by Beatrix Potter, c. Family friend and Pre-Raphaelite artist John Everett Millais recognized Potter’s burgeoning talent and encouraged her to continue seriously studying art. ![]() As a burgeoning artist, she managed to develop a unique personal style while staying informed of the prevailing styles popularized by the most successful contemporary artists. Beatrix Potter’s Background The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies (Cover Illustration) by Beatrix Potter, 1901, via the British Museum, LondonĪs a teenager, Beatrix Potter became more serious about honing her skills as a watercolor artist and made many visits to London’s art galleries. ![]()
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