Illustrated Book of Flowers and Butterflies

Date

1800s

Medium

painting on pith paper

Origin

China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

Collection

Cleveland Museum of Art

Nearest in the field

• Tulip
  William Morris (British, 1834–1896)
• Sheet with overall abstract pattern
  Anonymous
• Loom width with Stylized Leaf Design
• Peony
  Kate Faulkner (British, 1841–1898)
• Marigold
  William Morris (British, 1834–1896)
• Je T'aime (No. 632)
  Kneeland (Ruzzie) Green (American 1892–1956)
• Album of Landscapes
  Wang Gai (Chinese, active c. 1677–1705)
• Wall hanging (pardah)

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