Helen Beatrix Potter (1866 - 1943)
1866-07-28London, United Kingdom1943-12-22Near Sawrey, United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Helen Beatrix Potter
Helen Beatrix Potter was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which was her first published work in 1902. Her books, including 23 Tales, have sold more than 250 million copies. Potter was also a pioneer of merchandising — in 1903, Peter Rabbit was the first fictional character to be made into a patented stuffed toy, making him the oldest licensed character.
Date and place of birt: | 28 july 1866, London, United Kingdom |
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Date and place of death: | 22 december 1943, Near Sawrey, United Kingdom |
Nationality: | United Kingdom |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter, Writer |
Genre: | Animalistic, Genre art, Landscape painting, Rural landscape |
Technique: | Gouache, Ink, Hand graphic, Watercolor |