Accession Number
1982/2.7.8

Title
Hydrangea, from a collaborative album of 11 pages

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
circa 1923

Medium & Support
album leaf, ink and light color on paper

Dimensions
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)

Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. J. Robert Willson

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. 

Primary Object Classification
Unbound Work

Primary Object Type
leaf

Additional Object Classification(s)
Painting

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
Japan
album leaf
flowers
sketches