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Tulips in a Chinese Vase

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

19th Century

GUSN

GUSN-173606

Description

An oil painting of red and white striped flowers in a blue and white vase. The vase has an oriental look, with male figures and trees. The vase and flowers are sitting on a light brown table, in front of a dark brown background. Butterflies are perched in the left side of the bouquet. The frame is deepset, carved wood, with vine-like patterns.

Details

Descriptive Terms

oil paintings (visual works)
oil paint (paint)
wood (plant material)
Painting

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

P166
FA001

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

45 11/16 x 35 7/16 x 4 3/16 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.589

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