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Butterflies

Butterflies
(蝴 蝶)
(18th century)

Medium
ink and colour on paper
Measurements
30.7 × 523.0 cm (image)
Place/s of Execution
China
Inscription
inscribed in ink (in Chinese characters) l.:
Accession Number
1178-3
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Dr G. E. Morrison, 1921
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Gallery location
Not on display
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.