Artwork
Specimen of Imari
Specimen of Imari is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1877 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This painting is a specimen of Imari ware, a style of Japanese porcelain. It depicts a decorative plate with floral motifs and birds.
Subject & Meaning
The plate is adorned with red berries, yellow flowers, and green leaves against a deep blue background. A small white dish is surrounded by delicate branches, with two birds perched among the foliage.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by flat, bright colors and a lack of shading, giving it a two-dimensional appearance. It appears to be a study for a ceramic design rather than a finished artwork.
History & Provenance
The painting was produced in 1877 and acquired in 1905 from Miss Mary Dresser, having previously belonged to her relative, the designer and collector Christopher Dresser.
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
