Orange Day Lily
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows an orange day lily. It was drawn on high-quality paper imported from the West. This paper was special because it was brought to China for its quality. The artist likely drew this flower because it was new and interesting to people in Britain, and you can learn more about this style by looking at the technique of chiaroscuro.
