Cover art for Art of Beatrix Potter, The
Published
Chronicle, November 2016
ISBN
9781452151274
Format
Hardcover, 256 pages
Dimensions
27.9cm × 20.3cm

Art of Beatrix Potter, The Sketches, Paintings, and Illustrations by

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Published to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's birth, this magnificent collection celebrates the artist behind some of the world's most beloved children's books, including The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tailor of Gloucester, and The Tale of Two Bad Mice.

Brimming with famous images and rarely seen gems-including early sketches of the now famous rabbit family-this monograph explores Beatrix Potter's artistic process and reveals the places in the British Isles that inspired her timeless work. Organised geographically and featuring more than 200 images paired with illuminating text, The Art of Beatrix Potter is the definitive volume on one of the world's most influential authors and artists.

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