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Insects and Flowers

Ju Lian

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Insects and Flowers by Ju Lian: A painting of a branch with white flowers and buds. The branch has several thin stems and leaves. There are several white flowers with yellow centers. There are also several insects flying around the flowers. The background of the painting is light gray. There are two red stamps in the bottom corners.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1865
Medium:
Album of eight leaves; ink and color on paper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 537 px
Museum record:
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