Title
Butterfly and flowers
Creator
Year/Period
First half of 20th century
Region
China
Material
Dimension
Image size: Image: H:66.5 x W:32.5 cm,
Frame size: Frame: H:100 x W:54.4 x D:3.5 cm,
Object size: Mount: 95.5 x 49.8 cm
Frame size: Frame: H:100 x W:54.4 x D:3.5 cm,
Object size: Mount: 95.5 x 49.8 cm
Accession No.
2009-03600
Collection of
This painting of a butterfly and flowers is by Qi Baishi (1864-1957). One of the most important Chinese artists of the first half of the 20th century, he is also noted for his seal carving. His spontaneous style of painting is seen in his execution of this work. The subject matter is also typical of the artist and reflects his admiration of nature. This painting is signed ‘Qi Huang’.
