Beatrix Potter (1866–1943) was a celebrated English artist, author, and naturalist, best known for her children’s books featuring whimsical animal characters like Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddle-Duck. A keen observer of nature, she sketched animals, plants, and landscapes with remarkable detail, including her own pet guinea pigs, who inspired some of her illustrations. Her work combined scientific precision with charm, evident not only in her stories but also in her botanical illustrations, particularly of fungi. Potter’s legacy endures through her timeless art and her efforts to preserve the Lake District’s natural beauty.