Watercolor painting titled 'Butterflies and Wildflowers' by Lena Liu

This delicate watercolor artwork was created by Chinese-American artist Lena Liu in the 1980s. Liu became known for her detailed botanical and butterfly paintings that were widely reproduced as prints and collectibles during this period. The painting features her characteristic style of soft, ethereal backgrounds with more detailed rendering of the central subjects. Lena Liu's butterfly and floral artworks became extremely popular in home decor during the 1980s and 1990s, appealing to collectors who appreciated naturalistic subjects with a gentle, romantic aesthetic. These decorative prints are valued by collectors of vintage home decor and those who appreciate botanical art for their subtle coloration and delicate rendering of natural subjects.