Peonies
1907
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1907
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Peonies is a 1907 paint by Jiahui Miao, a mughal_painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a bold hanging scroll of peony flowers in bright pink and red. The petals look almost soft but the colors pop against a dark background. You can see tiny green leaves and stems that add texture. The scroll was made for the Dowager Empress Cixi, who ruled China in the late 1800s. She loved peonies because they symbolize wealth and power in Chinese culture. If you like this style, check out works by Miao, Jiahui.
