전 일호 남계우 나비와 모란 조선|傳 一濠 南啓宇 蝴蝶圖 朝鮮|Butterflies and Peonies
The Met
Artist: Nam Gye-u(Korean, 1811–1890)
Date: mid- to late19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 36 1/4 x 12 3/16 in. (92.1 x 31 cm)
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1977
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Various butterflies flying around and resting on light-colored peonies against a textured background
Detailed Description
A vertical composition features butterflies and peonies against a light brown, textured background with lighter flecks. In the upper section, a cluster of butterflies is shown. One large dark butterfly with black wings and a lighter body is prominent, surrounded by several smaller butterflies with patterned, lighter-colored wings, some featuring spots or stripes. Below this cluster, a single smaller butterfly with patterned wings appears to be in flight. Further down, a large, light purple peony bloom with green leaves is depicted. A dark butterfly, similar to the one at the top, rests on this purple flower. In the lower section, two more peony blooms are visible: one in a soft pink hue and another very pale, almost white, bloom. Both are accompanied by green leaves and stems. Several smaller, light-colored butterflies, some with distinct black markings, are shown flying near these lower flowers. The elements are distributed vertically across the composition.
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