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Butterflies

Butterflies
(蝴 蝶)
(18th century)

Medium
ink and colour on paper

Measurements
30.7 × 523.0 cm (image)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Dr G. E. Morrison, 1921

Gallery location
Not on display

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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.