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Japanese Two Panel Screen – Summer Peonies in Bloom

This elegant two-panel screen, dating to the early Meiji period (circa 1870), depicts peonies in full bloom unfolding across a luminous gold-leaf ground. Executed in mineral pigments on mulberry paper, the composition focuses on a single branching peony plant, its blossoms ranging from deep crimson to brilliant white, creating a striking contrast against the expansive gold surface. Framed by black lacquer trim, the screen reflects the enduring appeal of traditional floral subjects during the Meiji period (1868–1912), balancing naturalistic observation with the decorative elegance characteristic of Japanese screen painting.