Assorted Flowers: Hibiscus, Camellia and Blue Daisies
The composition features a floral arrangement combining several species: an orange-red hibiscus in the center, pink peonies or roses on the right, small blue daisies, and delicate yellow blossoms scattered throughout. The arrangement is complemented by abundant green foliage, including detailed leaves with clear veination and some leaves showing buds or early growth stages. The artwork shows meticulous attention to botanical details, particularly in the rendering of leaf structures, the delicate flower petals with their varying textures and colours, and the natural arrangement of the stems. The illustration combines scientific accuracy with artistic composition, characteristic of Chinese natural history paintings of this period.
Height: 184 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: 4205.9
Primary reference Number: 317659
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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