The Tailor of Gloucester at Work 1902

Beatrix Potter's "The Tailor of Gloucester at Work" (1902) depicts a scene from her children's book *The Tailor of Gloucester*. The illustration shows the elderly tailor hunched over his work, surrounded by scraps of fabric and tools. Two mice are playfully interacting with the fabric, adding to the whimsical charm of Potter's signature style. The illustration is rendered in watercolor and is a beloved example of Potter's talent for creating relatable and endearing characters, which has made her work popular with children and adults for generations.