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Painting Six from Illustrated Book of Flowers and Butterflies

1800s

China, Qing dynasty

(1644–1911)
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Medium
painting on pith paper
Measurements
Each page: 25.2 x 36.4 cm (9 15/16 x 14 5/16 in.); Each painting: 20.1 x 32 cm (7 15/16 x 12 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Lyman 1921.915.f
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A horizontally oriented pith paper painting depicts a vibrant floral arrangement framed by a red silk border. Large pink peonies and red and white blossoms anchor the center, conveyed with soft shading. To the left, red buds and orange flowers sprout from green stems, while clusters of blue flowers bloom near a butterfly with patterned blue, yellow, and red wings. A small, orange beetle sits in the bottom right corner amongst lush foliage.

Painting Six from Illustrated Book of Flowers and Butterflies

1800s

China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

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