Peony
牡丹
- Date:
- 1920
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
Typical Price
Goyo's peony is a masterclass in botanical printmaking, with each petal rendered through multiple overprinted color blocks. Botanical subjects by Goyo are exceptionally scarce — his total output numbers only 14 designs across all genres. Lifetime editions sell for $5,000-$12,000; posthumous reproductions are available for $800-$2,000.
Description
A sumptuous peony blossom in full bloom, its densely layered petals rendered in delicate gradations of pink and white. The peony, known as the "king of flowers" in Japanese and Chinese culture, is depicted with the same meticulous attention to naturalistic detail and refined aesthetic sensibility that characterizes all of Goyo''s work. The lush, voluptuous quality of the flower reflects its traditional association with wealth and beauty.
