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Lemur from Cochin

Giuseppe Castiglione

1761

unspecified

From the collection of National Palace Museum

Rococo painting 18th Century

Dominant colour

Lemur from Cochin is a 1761 unspecified by Giuseppe Castiglione, a Rococo painting work, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?: Giuseppe Castiglione
When & what style?: 1761 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: National Palace Museum

About this work

This painting shows a lemur sitting on a tree branch, looking up at a white flower. The lemur has a long tail with black and white stripes. The tree has pink flowers and green leaves. There are also some white flowers with green stems. In the background, there are some mountains and a building. The painting is very detailed, with many small lines and shapes. The colors are muted, with lots of browns and greens. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Giuseppe Castiglione, the artist who created it.