The Mice Listen to the Tailor’s Lament (1902) by Beatrix Potter


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The Mice Listen to the Tailor’s Lament - Beatrix Potter - 1902

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Artwork Information

TitleThe Mice Listen to the Tailor’s Lament
ArtistBeatrix Potter
Date1902
Art MovementArt Nouveau (Modern)

About The Mice Listen to the Tailor’s Lament

The artwork titled “The Mice Listen to the Tailor’s Lament” was created by Beatrix Potter in 1902. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) art movement and is categorized under the genre of illustration. This illustration is part of the series of illustrations for “The Tailor of Gloucester”.

The artwork depicts a finely detailed scene featuring two anthropomorphic mice adorned in delicate clothing, positioned in an intimate domestic setting. The background portrays various elements such as an ornate blue-and-white ceramic jar with a spoon resting on top, and other intricately designed tableware. The mice appear to be engrossed in a conversation, possibly reflecting the tailor’s lament. The illustration exhibits delicate brushwork, intricate patterns, and soft pastel hues characteristic of Beatrix Potter’s style, harmoniously blending elements of nature and realism with imaginative storytelling.

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