Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter started drawing in her childhood, and her drawings and text in the Peter Rabbit books still charm children. Find biographies of Beatrix Potter, some of her writings and illustrations, and information about research and travel sites connected with Beatrix Potter.
Related: Individual Women Artists | British Women Writers | Women Writers of the 20th Century | Women in the Life Sciences
Related: Individual Women Artists | British Women Writers | Women Writers of the 20th Century | Women in the Life Sciences
Beatrix Potter Quotes
Quotes from Beatrix Potter, compiled by your Women's History Guide.
Quotes from Beatrix Potter, compiled by your Women's History Guide.
Aesthetic Realism and Beatrix Potter's 'Peter Rabbit'
Fantasy and realism meet in the work of Beatrix Potter - this serious essay about Beatrix Potter's art includes some illustrations of her early work as well as some more famous illustrations.
Fantasy and realism meet in the work of Beatrix Potter - this serious essay about Beatrix Potter's art includes some illustrations of her early work as well as some more famous illustrations.
(Helen) Beatrix Potter
A biography of Beatrix Potter, emphasizing her work as a writer.
A biography of Beatrix Potter, emphasizing her work as a writer.
Beatrix Potter
This biography of Beatrix Potter comes from The Ambleside Museum and Armitt Library, in Beatrix Potter's beloved Lake District.
This biography of Beatrix Potter comes from The Ambleside Museum and Armitt Library, in Beatrix Potter's beloved Lake District.
Beatrix Potter
From an official Peter Rabbit Web site, an outline of Beatrix Potter's life, including early years and retirement, plus some examples of her work, including early childhood sketches and watercolor landscapes.
From an official Peter Rabbit Web site, an outline of Beatrix Potter's life, including early years and retirement, plus some examples of her work, including early childhood sketches and watercolor landscapes.
Beatrix Potter
A biography of Beatrix Potter, from a collection about women who were children's book illustrators.
A biography of Beatrix Potter, from a collection about women who were children's book illustrators.
Beatrix Potter
A biography of Beatrix Potter, part of a site about places in Cumbria for tourists and travelers.
A biography of Beatrix Potter, part of a site about places in Cumbria for tourists and travelers.
Beatrix Potter (1866-1943)
A biography of Beatrix Potter, focusing on her life in Cumbria.
A biography of Beatrix Potter, focusing on her life in Cumbria.
The Beatrix Potter Connexion
The Stalybridge Unitarian Church provides some information on the religious upbringing and background of Beatrix Potter.
The Stalybridge Unitarian Church provides some information on the religious upbringing and background of Beatrix Potter.
Beatrix Potter Letter 1
The text of a 1927 letter from Beatrix Potter to Bertha Mahony of The Horn Book. Site also includes a second letter.
The text of a 1927 letter from Beatrix Potter to Bertha Mahony of The Horn Book. Site also includes a second letter.
Beatrix Potter Society
Information about the Beatrix Potter Society, including some illustrations and information about Potter's publication and art, plus information for tourists and travelers about Beatrix Potter sites to visit.
Information about the Beatrix Potter Society, including some illustrations and information about Potter's publication and art, plus information for tourists and travelers about Beatrix Potter sites to visit.
Blanchett to Play Beatrix Potter
BBC News in May, 2003, announced a film to be made of the life of Beatrix Potter, with Cate Blanchett in the title role.
BBC News in May, 2003, announced a film to be made of the life of Beatrix Potter, with Cate Blanchett in the title role.
Helen Beatrix Potter
A short biography of Beatrix Potter, with some emphasis on her work with spores and the story of the decoding of her journal.
A short biography of Beatrix Potter, with some emphasis on her work with spores and the story of the decoding of her journal.
Hill Top
After Beatrix Potter had published her first books, she was able to purchase this home in the Lake District as a retreat.
After Beatrix Potter had published her first books, she was able to purchase this home in the Lake District as a retreat.
Kids' Corner
Audio, text, and slide show versions of Beatrix Potter's works, including some readings in Japanese, French, and German alongside the original English.
Audio, text, and slide show versions of Beatrix Potter's works, including some readings in Japanese, French, and German alongside the original English.
More Than Just Bunnies: The Legacy of Beatrix Potter
Information about Beatrix Potter, from the perspective of a traveler to sites in England and Scotland where she spent her life.
Information about Beatrix Potter, from the perspective of a traveler to sites in England and Scotland where she spent her life.
Potter's Peter in Rabbit Rethink
BBC News announces, in July 2001, that Penguin Books has redrawn the beloved Beatrix Potter characters in books targeted at nursery school children.
BBC News announces, in July 2001, that Penguin Books has redrawn the beloved Beatrix Potter characters in books targeted at nursery school children.
The Tale of Mr. Todd
A copy of one of Beatrix Potter's well-loved tales, with a note about copyright issues in the European Community and some other countries.
A copy of one of Beatrix Potter's well-loved tales, with a note about copyright issues in the European Community and some other countries.
A Tribute to Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter's maternal grandparents bought Gorse Hall -- find more details about Beatrix Potter's visits to the house including some entries from her journal.
Beatrix Potter's maternal grandparents bought Gorse Hall -- find more details about Beatrix Potter's visits to the house including some entries from her journal.
Verse Illustrated by Beatrix Potter
A reproduction of drawings by Beatrix Potter accompanying a verse -- in her handwriting. Dated 1892.
A reproduction of drawings by Beatrix Potter accompanying a verse -- in her handwriting. Dated 1892.
The World of Peter Rabbit
An official Web site for the Peter Rabbit and related books by Beatrix Potter. Note the terms and conditions for using graphics and other content from this site.
An official Web site for the Peter Rabbit and related books by Beatrix Potter. Note the terms and conditions for using graphics and other content from this site.