Peonies are my favourite flower especially big pink ones. That’s why I have currated this collection of stunning Peony paintings that are free to download and print.
I grew up in Hong Kong where I was often surrounded by beautiful paintings of Peonies. The Peony flowers are one of the most popular in Chinese paintings and illustrations and are used to adorn many of their fabrics and homewares.
The peony is a traditional floral symbol of China. It is also known as (fùguìhuā) “flower of riches and
Copyright Free Stunning Peony Paintings
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The Free Printable Vintage Peony Paintings
1. Anna Munthe Norstedt Still Life Peony
This is a gorgeous still life painting of a single Peony by Anna Munthe Norstedt. Anna was a Swedish painter known for her still lifes in oils.
2. Yun Shouping – 17th Century Peony
This is a 17th-century ink painting of a Peony by the Chinese Artist Yun Shouping. I love all the Chinese calligraphy on the edge of the painting.
3. More Yon Shouping Peonies
More Peonies from the 17th Century Chinese painting Yon Shouping. This time there are 3 beautiful peonies in 3 different colors red, purple and white.
4. Giuseppe Castiglione Peonies in Vase
Another painting from China. This time an 18th Century painting of peonies in ink on silk by Giuseppe Castiglione. Giuseppe was an Italian Jesuit that served as a painter in the court of three Chinese Emperors.
5. Two Purple Peonies – Shibata Zeshin
This is actually a woodblock print by Shibata Zeshin from the 1880s. Shibata was a 19th- Century Japanese lacquer, painter and printmaker.
6. Variegated Peony – Shibata Zeshin
Another woodblock Peony print by Shibata Zeshin from the 1880s. This time the peonies are variegated pink and red.
7. Tree Peony 1801
This lovely tree peony botanical illustration is by the famous french botanical artist P.J. Redoute in 1801.
8. Peony 1868 Abraham Wendel
This is a lovely tree peony painted by the Dutch botanical artist Abraham Jacobus Wendel in 1868.
9. Red Peony Painting – 1918
This gorgeous red peony painting is from Curtis’s Botanical Magazine 1918.
A collection of these vintage peony paintings would look fabulous on a gallery wall. I love peonies so much that I make my own in various
There are some wonderful vintage lily drawings and illustrations here that you will probably love too.
If you liked this post then you should check out some of my other botanical posts.
Natural History Posters of Adolphe Millot
10 Beautiful Cactus Paintings
Woodland Vintage Botanical Images
Thank you for the beautiful and historical flora and fauna. I love this stuff.
Thank you so much, there will be lots for to come.
Oh these are so lovely! Peonies are my favorite flower too. A couple of my family members call them “pinies, but I don’t know why! Thanks so much for sharing these at Thursday Favorite Things!
Thank you, it is such a lovely flower.
I’ve featured this post at Thursday Favorite Things at my blog today. So beautiful!
Thank you I look forward to seeing it!
You’ve gathered a beautiful collection! #happinessishomemade
Thank you so much 😊
Gorgeous! Peonies are one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, they are mine too!