Met Museum Double Sweet-Scented Chinese Peony Print

Description : Framed botanical print featuring “The Double Sweet-Scented Chinese Peony,” with a full pink peony blossom, bud, green stem, and detailed foliage on a light background. The reverse label identifies the image as based on a hand-colored stipple engraving from the 1824 Transactions of the Horticultural Society of London in The Metropolitan Museum of Art collection. This decorative reproduction is marked © 1989 MMA and Made in Canada. It is presented under glass with layered cream, green, and floral-patterned matting in a gold-tone frame. Light wear is visible on the frame from prior use. Era 1989 reproduction based on an 1824 botanical engraving. Style Traditional botanical illustration with museum-inspired decorative framing. Technique Printed reproduction of a historic hand-colored stipple engraving, displayed under glass with layered matting. Tools Used Printing equipment, mat cutter, frame saw, framing tools, glass cutter, and hanging hardware. History The image reproduces “The Double Sweet-Scented Chinese Peony” from the 1824 Transactions of the Horticultural Society of London. The backing label identifies the original work with The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1924. Manufacturer / Maker The Metropolitan Museum of Art reproduction. © 1989 MMA. Made in Canada. Measurements 11" W x 13" T x ¾" D Suggested Weight Approximately 3 lbs. Suggested Shipping Package Dimension Approximately 15" W x 17" T x 4" D with protective glass, corner, and frame padding.

Item Number : P17598

Category : Art

Brand : The Metropolitan Museum of Art reproduction. © 1989 MMA. Made in Canada.