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Mao Zhou
Butterflies (蝴 蝶) (18th century)
ink and colour on paper
30.7 × 523.0 cm (image)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Dr G. E. Morrison, 1921
Photo: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
China
Inscription
inscribed in ink (in Chinese characters) l.:
Accession Number
1178-3
Department
Asian Art
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Physical description
Beautiful butteries are fluttering and flying across the handscroll, read from right to left. The butterflies are depicted with uniqueness, creativity and originality in terms of design, pattern and postures. The painting is a marvellous visually. The inscription by the artist at the conclusion of the painting is very delicate and refined.