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Painting Ten 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.j
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A horizontally oriented painting on pith paper depicts a floral cluster framed by a red border. At the center, a vibrant red and pink peony with layered, scalloped petals is flanked by white blossoms and pointed green leaves. Bright yellow lilies rise upward in tapered clusters. At the lower left, an orange and gray butterfly hovers near arching green leaves. A red seal marks the bottom right corner of the cream background.

Painting Ten from Illustrated Book of Flowers and Butterflies

1800s

China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

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