清 趙之謙 芍藥 桃花 扇面|Peach Blossoms and Peony
The Met
Artist: Zhao Zhiqian(Chinese, 1829–1884)
Date: ca. 1860
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Folding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on gold-flecked paper
Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (19.1 x 54.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth, in memory of La Ferne Hatfield Ellsworth, 1986
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A fan-shaped painting featuring a large light flower, pink blossoms, dark leaves, calligraphy, and red seals
Detailed Description
A fan-shaped painting is presented on a light, textured background, featuring botanical elements arranged across its surface. On the far left, a large, light-colored flower, possibly a peony or chrysanthemum, is depicted with delicate, dark outlines and subtle shading. To its right and slightly above, a cluster of large, dark grey-green leaves with visible veins dominates the central area. These leaves appear to be attached to a branch that extends horizontally from the upper left towards the right. Along this branch, several clusters of smaller, light pink blossoms with darker centers are visible, scattered across the middle and right portions of the fan. The branch itself is rendered in dark tones, showing some texture. In the upper right section, multiple vertical lines of black calligraphy are present, angled slightly downwards towards the right edge. Below the calligraphy, a small, square red seal is visible. Another, larger red seal is located at the bottom left corner of the fan. The color palette is muted, with soft pinks, dark greens, and black ink against the light background.
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