Peonies and Irises on a Rock

Wu Mou, 1750

This garden in springtime is filled with purple irises and peonies in different colours, including red, pink and purple. This painting is said to have once decorated the wall of a brothel. The peony is considered a symbol of love and feminine beauty.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberAK-MAK-291
  • Dimensionswidth 93.5 cm x depth 8 cm x width 146.5 cm, height 82 cm, height 156 cm