Peony with butterfly 1925 - 1936

Ohara Koson's "Peony with butterfly" is a striking example of shin-hanga, the Japanese woodblock print revival movement of the early 20th century. The print, created between 1925 and 1936, features a single, delicate pink peony in full bloom against a soft, blue sky. A white butterfly, rendered with exquisite detail, flutters above the blossom, symbolizing the fleeting beauty of nature. Koson's masterful use of color and composition evokes the serene elegance of traditional Japanese art, while his meticulous rendering of the natural world showcases his skill as a botanical artist.