Artwork
Jie zi tao hua
Jie zi tao hua is a paint painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Jie zi tao hua is a rectangular watercolour painting created in 1780, characterized by its delicate and understated depiction of a branch with flowers and fruit.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a brown branch with green leaves, red flowers, and purple-hued fruits, possibly representing the jie zi tao hua plant. Chinese characters are inscribed in the upper left corner, adding an element of cultural significance.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in muted tones, with a focus on gentle, curved lines and subtle colour gradations. The plain background allows the branch and its adornments to take centre stage.
History & Provenance
The painting was acquired from E. Parsons and entered the collection in 1889, as documented in the Asia Department registers during a 2022 provenance research project.
Artist & collection
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