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A shadowy composition intricately depicting dense foliage and colorful blossoms. Delicate butterflies and birds surround the scene, while a peacock a peacock or pheasant stands in the foreground.
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  • Segment of wallpaper depicting an elegant nature scene of pheasants amid lush flora with vibrant blooming pink, white, and blue flowers on a pale background.
  • A shadowy composition intricately depicting dense foliage and colorful blossoms. Delicate butterflies and birds surround the scene, while a peacock a peacock or pheasant stands in the foreground.

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Wallpaper with Birds and Flowers

Maker

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Culture

Chinese

Title

Wallpaper with Birds and Flowers

Year

ca. 1770

Medium

  • Hand-painted paper

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Hand-painted paper

Geography

Place Made: China

Dimensions

165.7 x 130.2 cm (65 1/4 x 51 1/4 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Mary B. Jackson Fund

Object Number

34.863

Type

  • Wallcoverings

Exhibition History

The Art of French Wallpaper Design
Nov 15, 2024 – May 11, 2025
The Conservation of Wallpaper
Jul 01, 1995 – Sep 12, 1995
Chinese Export Silver
A Legacy in Luxury
Mar 08, 1985 – Apr 21, 1985

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Unknown Maker, Chinese
Wallpaper with Birds and Flowers, ca. 1770
Hand-painted paper
165.7 x 130.2 cm (65 1/4 x 51 1/4 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 34.863

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