The Symbolic Significance of Peony in Chinese Painting

Peony is a precious flower unique to China. It is elegant, full-bodied, dignified and full of fragrance. It is called "national beauty and fragrance" and is regarded as a symbol of wealth, auspiciousness and prosperity.

When the peony blooms, the flowers are gorgeous and dazzling, and the beautiful flower posture makes people fall for it. The image of elegance, wealth and peace represents the beautiful vision of the people of the whole country for tomorrow and symbolizes the prosperity and strength of the country; People's love for peony also makes peony a symbol of Chinese national spirit and excellent character, and also an embodiment of beauty, symbolizing purity and love.

The noble temperament and colorful colors of peony give people a feeling of wealth and peace in the paintings of past dynasties. The combination of peony flowers with other flowers, birds or rocks in the painting has different meanings with wealth, and it has also become one of the works of art decorated at home or in some public places.

"Rich Changchun" peony is painted with roses, because roses are called periwinkle, so they have the meaning of wealth and continuity.

"Full of wealth" Peony and Haitang are painted together, which means wealth and good luck.

"Four Seasons Rich" peony paintings include daffodils, lotus flowers, chrysanthemums and plum blossoms. Rich and auspicious all the year round.

"God of Wealth" Peony and narcissus are painted together, which means that God bless wealth, auspiciousness and happiness.