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Decoration peculiar to old Kiyoto ware

Unknown

1877

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Decoration peculiar to old Kiyoto ware is a 1877 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1877 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows bright, flat colors of bamboo, birds, and a frog on a light background. The bamboo leaves are red, blue, and green, while the frog has a spotted shell and a red tail. Up top, there’s a simple outline of a white bowl. The note below says this design was used on old Kiyoto pottery. The colors and shapes look simple but careful. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of their collection.

The story of this work

Overview

The drawing titled *Decoration peculiar to old Kiyoto ware* was created in 1877 by an unknown artist. It was purchased from Miss Mary Dresser in 1905, along with a group of works numbered D.397 to D.541-1905, and had previously been part of Christopher Dresser’s collection.

Read the full account in the museum source.