Anonymous

Watercolor

Length:56.5 x Width:49.5 (cm)

In this painting are depicted white butterfly orchids. One's focus is drawn to the orchids in the lower left corner. Similar potted orchids seem to be randomly placed in the near, middle and far distances, making viewers feel as if they are in a greenhouse.
Taiwan is known as "the butterfly orchid kingdom". Important butterfly orchid centers include the offshore island of Lanyu (Orchid Island) and the Wushulin Sugar Factory in Tainan City. It is also the official flower of Taitung County. These delicate and beautiful flowers are the achievements of Taiwan's science-based agricultural improvement techniques and important exports, bringing in large amounts of foreign currency. Their petals are shaped like the wings of butterflies from where they receive their name. They can be found in a diversity of colors such as dark purple, pink, bright yellow and white. Orchids are popular congratulatory gifts.

Accession Number:B0036