The artwork, titled “Peter Rabbit – Benjamin and Flopsy Bunny,” was created by the esteemed artist Beatrix Potter. This illustration, belonging to the Art Nouveau (Modern) art movement, exemplifies the genre of illustration.
In the artwork, one can observe a scene rich with pastoral charm and gentle whimsy, characteristic of Beatrix Potter’s beloved illustrations. The composition features several anthropomorphic rabbits engaged in a garden setting. At the top, a rabbit dressed in a blue jacket appears to be hastily planting or hiding something with a spade in hand, while another, adorned in an apron and dress, looks on. Set against the ground is a basket and sparse greenery, suggesting a garden or farm environment. Below, several small rabbits, likely children, peer over a fence, their curious gazes fixed upon the scene above. The use of soft, muted colors and delicate lines enhances the endearing and quaint atmosphere, making it a quintessential representation of Potter’s charming and detailed illustrative style.