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Flower Basket, by Li Song, unspecified, 1150

Flower Basket

Li Song

1150

unspecified

silk

From the collection of National Palace Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Flower Basket is a 1150 unspecified by Li Song, a Song Landscape work, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?
Li Song
When & what style?
1150 · Song Landscape
Where can I see it?
National Palace Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woven basket filled with flowers. The basket is made of light-colored wicker and has a handle that curves over the top. It's filled with green leaves and colorful flowers in shades of red, white, and purple. The flowers are painted in detail, with petals and centers visible. The leaves are a deep green color and are scattered throughout the basket. The background of the painting is a light brown color, which helps the flowers and basket stand out. The painting is very detailed and colorful, making it visually appealing. If you're interested in learning more about Chinese art from the Song dynasty, you might want to look up the artist Li Song.

About the artist

Artist

Li Song

This painter worked in the Southern Song dynasty, creating small silk scrolls of everyday life and quiet moments.

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