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Hydrangea, from a collaborative album of 11 pages

Japanese

Artwork Details

Hydrangea, from a collaborative album of 11 pages
circa 1923
Japanese
album leaf, ink and light color on paper
10 5/8 in x 14 1/16 in (27 cm x 35.8 cm);10 5/8 in x 7 1/16 in x 11/16 in (27 cm x 18 cm x 1.8 cm)
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. J. Robert Willson
1982/2.7.8

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Subject Matter:

Another subject study, this painting is a study of hydrangeas. Hydrangeas are a native flower to Japan and are known for their beauty. They can symbolize heartfelt emotions such as gratitude, understanding, and apology. 

Physical Description:

This is a painting of two blue hydrangea flowers. Painted to the center-right, the flowers use a combination of blue, green, and black. To the left of the flowers is an inscription in black ink followed by a stamp in red ink. 

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