Poppy, from the Flowers of the Twelve Months: July
Artist
Yun Bing
Chinese, 1670 - 1710
Dateapprox. 1690-1710
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsInk and colors on silk
DimensionsH. 16 1/8 in x W. 13 in, H. 41 cm x W. 33 cm (image); H. 25 in x W. 19 in, H. 63.5 cm x W. 48.3 cm (matted)
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB65D49.k
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on viewSignedtwo seals： 惲冰 （白文方印）；清於（朱文方印）
Text Entries清朝惲冰繪絏卉冊柿之十一ƫ ?罌粟紙本痓綎
The poppy is distinguished by its showy blossoms and the fine hairs on its stems and buds. Traditionally this flower is associated with beautiful ladies.
Yun Bing
approx. 1670-1710
