The Tale of Pigling Bland
Beatrix Potter (London 1866 - Near Sawrey, Cumbria 1943)
Category
Art / Drawings and watercolours
Date
May 1913 - Sep 1913
Materials
Ink, Paper, Pencil
Measurements
75 x 110 mm
Place of origin
Far Sawrey
Collection
Beatrix Potter Gallery, Cumbria
NT 243493
Caption
Illustration for page 45 of The Tale of Pigling Bland. Pigling Bland sits on a stool by the fireplace, and turns to watch Mr. Piperson making porridge. The fireplace in Mr. Piperson''s kitchen was drawn from one in Spout House, Far Sawrey. (Beatrix Pott
Summary
Sepia ink illustration for The Tale of Pigling Bland (published October 1913). Pigling Bland sits on a stool next to a fire turning his head towards Mr Piperson who can be seen in the background at the other end of the room. The fireplace is copied from the fireplace at Spout House in Far Sawrey.
Makers and roles
Beatrix Potter (London 1866 - Near Sawrey, Cumbria 1943), artist