Beatrix Potter

Beatrix Potter (British, 1866–1943) has 2 public-domain artworks in the Archive Lane archive, each available as a digital download or a made-to-order print.

Helen Beatrix Heelis, usually known as Beatrix Potter, was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which was her first commercially published work in 1902. Her books, including The Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck and The Tale of Tom Kitten, have sold more than 250 million copies. An entrepreneur, Potter was a pioneer of character merchandising. In 1903, Peter Rabbit was the first fictional character to be made into a patented stuffed toy, making him the oldest licensed character.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Beatrix Potter's work on the site falls under Plants & Animals (4).

By movement, it's catalogued as Academic (4).

By orientation: 2 landscape, 2 portrait.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1896 to 1898.

Other British artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Kate Greenaway — 460 artworks
• Byam Shaw — 283 artworks
• Matthew Digby Wyatt — 186 artworks
• Henry Justice Ford — 139 artworks
• Randolph Caldecott — 111 artworks
• Leonard Leslie Brooke — 97 artworks
• Warwick Goble — 92 artworks
• William Heath Robinson — 77 artworks

Prints of these artworks

As well as a free preview and digital download, each of these 2 artworks can be ordered printed, rolled or framed, made to order and shipped locally from $21.99.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Beatrix Potter artworks does Archive Lane have?

2 public-domain artworks by Beatrix Potter are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Beatrix Potter?

Beatrix Potter is catalogued as British (born 1866, died 1943).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

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