The artwork titled “Peonies and Butterfly,” created by Katsushika Hokusai, belongs to the Ukiyo-e art movement and falls under the genre of flower painting. It is part of the series “鳥與花” and is currently housed at the Guimet Museum in Paris, France.
In the artwork, there is a meticulous depiction of peonies in full bloom, their delicate petals illustrated with nuanced shades of pink, white, and hints of red. Each blossom is surrounded by rich green foliage, rendered with a detailed and textured approach. A butterfly, exhibiting intricate patterns on its wings, gracefully hovers near the flowers, adding a sense of movement and life to the scene. The composition is balanced, keeping with the traditional aesthetics of Ukiyo-e, and it captures the ephemeral beauty of nature with a serene elegance.
