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Peacocks and Peonies

Tani Bunchō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts two peacocks, one perched on a tree branch and another below it, surrounded by peonies. The peacock on the left has its long tail feathers extended, showcasing blue and gold eyespots. Its body is brown with gold accents on the wings. The peacock on the right is smaller and brown. The peonies are pink, white, and purple, with green leaves and stems. The background of the painting is beige, and the border is gold with a black floral pattern. Japanese characters are written in the top-right corner. The artwork is titled "Peacocks and Peonies" by Tani Bunchō.

Artwork details

Date:
1820
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
389 × 624 px
Museum record:
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