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Painting Eight 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.h
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A horizontally oriented painting depicts a dense floral arrangement and a butterfly framed by a red border. In the top left, a butterfly with orange and black patterned wings approaches the blooms. Large, multi-petaled pink flowers and golden blossoms anchor the cluster, surrounded by pointed green leaves and delicate blue buds. Two bell-shaped, white and green flowers sprout from the center. The composition sits against a plain background, emphasizing the detailed brushwork.

Painting Eight from Illustrated Book of Flowers and Butterflies

1800s

China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

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