Assorted flowers: Yellow Hawaiian Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) and Morning Glory
The composition features a yellow Hawaiian hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) at the centre, displaying the characteristic large yellow petals with dark centres. The hibiscus is accompanied by morning glories with distinctive blue flowers, a pink peony or rose, small white blossoms, and small orange flowers. All are arranged with abundant green foliage showing detailed veination patterns. The artwork shows meticulous attention to botanical details, particularly in the rendering of leaf structures, the delicate flower petals, and the natural growth patterns of each species. The illustration combines scientific accuracy with artistic composition, characteristic of Chinese natural history paintings of this period.
Height: 188 mm
Width: 288 mm
Chinese
Chinese export art
Chinese export watercolour
Support composed of pith paper
Watercolour : Watercolour and body colour on pith paper
Accession number: 4205.10
Primary reference Number: 317658
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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