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Persian Flowers

Jean Baptiste Pillement

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a piece of off-white, textured paper with a botanical drawing. The drawing features a plant with a thick stem and roots, adorned with various types of leaves and flowers. Some of the leaves are large and have a teardrop shape, while others are smaller and more fern-like. The plant's roots are thick and curved, with smaller roots branching off from them. At the base of the plant, there is an oval-shaped text box containing French text. The text is written in a decorative font and appears to be the title and artist's name. The title reads "FLEURS PERSANNES" and the artist's name is "Jean Pillement". The background of the image is a light gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the paper and drawing. The paper has a rough, handmade appearance, with visible edges and a textured surface.

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610 × 900 px
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