Flower Painting
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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
Gracefully arranged against an open background, clusters of narcissus bloom beside fantastically shaped lingzhi fungus, creating a composition
of elegant balance and refinement. The leaf reflects the polished aesthetic cultivated within the Qing imperial court, while both plants carry rich symbolic meaning. Blooming around the Lunar New Year, the narcissus signifies renewal, harmony, purity, and auspicious beginnings. Lingzhi, the legendary “fungus of immortality, ” has long been associated with longevity, health, and an age of peace and good governance. Together they form an auspicious pairing that conveys blessings for prosperity, harmony, and a long life.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Details
- Accession number
- 85.12.4
In the catalog
Sources
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Image: Minneapolis Institute of Art — public domain
