Insects and Flowers
1900
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1900
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a long scroll crowded with flowers, vines, butterflies, ants, and lizards—all painted in soft, thin lines. Look closer: ants are tearing a butterfly apart, and a lizard hides, ready to strike. The painting feels quiet but full of hidden action. It copies an older Chinese style, where small creatures tell big stories. Next, explore more works in the subject: china.
