Artwork
Jin pin feng
Jin pin feng 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
Jin pin feng is a watercolour painting created around 1780, characterized by subdued tones and a serene depiction of a tree branch.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a gently curving branch adorned with small red flowers, green leaves, and brown foliage, possibly representing the jin ping feng species.
Technique & Style
The artist's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of tiny buds and the texture of the bark, contributing to a calm and precise representation of a natural scene.
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
Domestic Scene
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The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
