清 佚名 傳馬荃 花蝶圖 卷|Flowers and Butterflies
The Met
Artist: Ma Quan(active first half of 18th century)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 11 x 98 in. (27.9 x 248.9 cm)
Credit Line: From the Collection of A. W. Bahr, Purchase, Fletcher Fund, 1947
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Numerous butterflies of various sizes and a pink peony bloom on a light, cream-colored background
Detailed Description
A collection of butterflies and a single flower are arranged against a light, cream-colored background. The central field is a pale, creamy beige or off-white, showing subtle variations in tone. Narrow borders with a light green, undulating pattern frame the main scene along the top and bottom edges. Numerous butterflies are scattered across the central area, varying significantly in size and color. Some appear large, with wingspans several inches wide, while others are smaller, about an inch or two. Their colors include shades of grey, black, white, pale yellow, and light pink, often with delicate patterns of spots or veins on their wings. A prominent large butterfly in the lower center has dark grey wings adorned with small blue spots and yellow accents near its body. To its left, a cluster of smaller butterflies, some white with black spots, others pale pink or light grey, are depicted. To the right of the large grey butterfly, a single pink peony bloom with multiple petals and dark green leaves on a curving stem is visible. Further to the right, more butterflies, including a large white one with black spots and a smaller dark one, are shown. The butterflies are depicted in various orientations, some with wings spread, others with wings partially folded. The elements are spread out across the light background.
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