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Painting Nine 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.i
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A horizontally oriented painting depicts a floral arrangement, vibrant tones rendered with smooth gradients. At the center, layered red and pink blossoms reveal yellow stamens, splaying out from thick, jagged green leaves. To the left, a butterfly with yellow and blue-patterned wings hovers near delicate blue buds. To the right, clusters of pale white flowers arc across the cream-colored background. A bright red fabric border frames the entire composition.

Painting Nine from Illustrated Book of Flowers and Butterflies

1800s

China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

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