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Flowers and Butterflies

Attributed to Ma Quan Chinese
Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 清 佚名 傳馬荃 花蝶圖 卷
  • Title: Flowers and Butterflies
  • Artist: Attributed to Ma Quan (active first half of 18th century)
  • Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on paper
  • Dimensions: 11 x 98 in. (27.9 x 248.9 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: From the Collection of A. W. Bahr, Purchase, Fletcher Fund, 1947
  • Object Number: 47.18.116
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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