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Desk Album: Flower and Bird Paintings (Rose)

Zhang Ruoai

1704

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Baroque Chinese Orthodox School 18th Century Still Life

Dominant colour

Desk Album: Flower and Bird Paintings (Rose) is a 1704 unspecified by Zhang Ruoai, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Zhang Ruoai
When & what style?: 1704 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a beautiful rose bush with two large pink roses and several green leaves. The roses are facing opposite directions, and the leaves are scattered around the stems. The background of the painting is a light tan color. The roses are painted in a realistic style, with delicate petals and subtle shading. The leaves are also detailed, with visible veins and edges. The overall effect is one of serenity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Baroque movement, which is known for its use of light and shadow to create dramatic effects.