Artwork
Painting Ten from Illustrated Book of Flowers and Butterflies
Painting Ten from Illustrated Book of Flowers and Butterflies is an unspecified painting by the Qing dynasty painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1921.915.j
- Credit line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Lyman
About this work
Overview
Painting Ten from Illustrated Book of Flowers and Butterflies is a delicate floral depiction with a butterfly, set within a thin red border on a light background.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a vibrant bouquet of flowers in shades of red, pink, and white, accompanied by green leaves and a few yellow-orange blooms, with a small orange and blue butterfly nearby, evoking a serene natural scene.
Technique & Style
The flowers and leaves are rendered with meticulous attention to detail, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the subtleties of natural forms.
Context
This work is associated with the Romanticism movement, which often utilized nature as a means to convey profound emotions and ideas.
Artist & collection
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