- Title:
- Twelve Layered Paintings - Peony in April
- Artist:
- Yoshu Chikanobu
- Date:
- 1897
- Size:
- Notes:
- Number:
- E-149
The Japanese title of this piece is Uzuki no Fukamigusa. The word uzuki is April in the lunar calendar while fukamigusa is another name for peony. In this painting, a peony blossoming with red, white, and pink flowers, as well as a large bud can be seen. It has been planted within a huge lapis lazuli glazed pot bearing a dragon cloud design.