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UnknownSet of Six Chinese Pith Paper Paintings of Butterflies and Flowers19th Century
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Set of six Chinese pith paper paintings of butterflies and flowers
Chinese, 19th Century
Panel: Height 21cm, width 32cm
Frame: Height 37cm, width 38.5cm, depth 1.5cm
This set of six paintings was made for the Western export market in the 19th Century. Depicting typical Chinese customs and indigenous wildlife, pith paper paintings such as these were easily transportable souvenirs for Western visitors, who would often stick them into albums for safe passage home.
Rendered on the less absorbent medium of pith paper, which allows the paint to pool on the surface of the support, the paintings depict various floral and insectile compositions. Pink, blue, and yellow blooms are set against deep green foliage, surrounded by butterflies, dragonflies, grasshoppers, and other creatures. The flowers and animals are rendered with incredible detail, with the insects covered with intricate patterns in a variety of bright colours.
The paintings are all ensconced in black painted frames with gilt additions, which were later added.
Of a charming subject, these beautiful paintings give an insight into the cultural exchanges occurring between the East and the West in the 19th century.
- Creation Year:19th Century
- Dimensions:Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)Width: 15.16 in (38.5 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
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