Flower Painting
May one see it?
Not on view at present
Where is “Flower Painting” now? Collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Minneapolis, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the painting
Painted by Mianyi, a grandson of the Qianlong emperor, this album leaf exemplifies the refined aesthetic cultivated among the Qing imperial court. Unlike literati painters, who often favored expressive ink and allusive subjects, court artists prized brilliant color, meticulous brushwork, and lifelike description. Here, layers of translucent pink petals and carefully modeled leaves convey the peony’s luxuriant beauty with remarkable precision. Long celebrated as the “king of flowers, ” the peony symbolized wealth, honor, and imperial prosperity, making it an especially appropriate subject for the court.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Particulars
- Accession number
- 85.12.1
In the catalog
Sources
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Image: Minneapolis Institute of Art — public domain
