MrRat-butter (1908) by Beatrix Potter

MrRat-butter - Beatrix Potter - 1908

Artwork Information

TitleMrRat-butter
ArtistBeatrix Potter
Date1908
Art MovementArt Nouveau (Modern)

About MrRat-butter

The artwork titled “MrRat-butter,” created by Beatrix Potter in 1908, belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls under the genre of illustration.

In the artwork, a meticulously detailed and anthropomorphized rat is depicted. The rat, attired in a green jacket and yellow trousers, appears to be in mid-motion, holding a plate with a pat of butter. The scene shows the rat hurriedly ascending a staircase, suggesting a sense of urgency or purpose. The surrounding environment consists of a muted interior with a wooden floor and staircase, along with a small carpet at the base of the stairs. The composition and delicate brushwork are characteristic of Potter’s renowned illustrative style, capturing both whimsy and charm.

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