Peony (芍藥花)

This painting depicts a peony and employs the traditional Chinese painting technique known as the "boneless" method. The boneless method involves shaping forms directly with color instead of outlining with lines, emphasizing the expressiveness of colors and brushstrokes. In this painting, the peony blossoms are fully opened, with plump and well-defined petals. Through delicate color rendering, the painting displays a dense texture and rich layers, showcasing not only the external beauty of the peony but also the artist's profound understanding of natural beauty and exceptional artistic skill.