Hibiscus, from the Flowers of the Twelve Months: August
Artist
Yun Bing
(Chinese, 1670 - 1710)
Dateapprox. 1670-1710
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.j
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on viewSignedtwo seals： 惲冰 （白文方印）；清於（朱文方印）
More Information清朝 惲冰繪 花卉冊頁之十﹕木芙蓉 紙本設色
The hibiscus is called mufurong in Chinese and often used as a pun for "wealth" (fu) and "glory" (rong). Another name is "intoxicated hibiscus" (zuijiu furong) because the pinkish white blossoms, which open early in the morning, turn crimson at night. One of nine flowers of autumn, the ancient name for the hibiscus was "resists frost" (jushuang).
Yun Bing
approx. 1670-1710
