18 Gorgeous Free Vintage Peony Paintings For Art Lovers

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of peony paintings and illustrations, where the beauty of nature is captured in every stroke.

My lifelong fascination with peonies, especially the large, vibrant pink peonies, has inspired me to curate this breathtaking collection of vintage botanical illustrations and paintings. These artworks, featuring the elegant white peony, the bold red peony, and peonies in different colours, are copyright-free and printable, making them perfect for various uses.

Growing up in Hong Kong, I was surrounded by the stunning beauty of peony flowers, a staple in Chinese art and culture. These flowers, celebrated in watercolor paper creations and still-life paintings, are more than just a visual treat; they are a symbol of grace and elegance. This collection is a homage to my favourite flowers, showcasing their full bloom in exquisite detail.

Ideal for art enthusiasts, interior decorators, or anyone who appreciates the delicate allure of white flowers and the vibrant life of peonies, these artworks are perfect for enhancing the ambience of your living room or adding a touch of elegance to your gallery wall. Dive into this collection and let the timeless beauty of these botanical illustrations transform your space.

To download a peony painting click on the highlighted title above the one you want. A higher-resolution image will open in a new browser, and you can save or print it.
 

Print 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 life 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 three beautiful peonies in 3 different colours 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 a Japanese 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 was by the French botanical artist Pierre-Joseph 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.

I used this peony for my decoupage bauble decorations.

10. MacKintosh Peonies

A 1920 painting of Peonies by the famous Art Nouveau Scottish Artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

11. Japanese Peonies

Oil painting on card of Japanese peonies, by Lawrence Alma-Tadema.

12. Peony with Other Flowers

Watercolour painting of peony with other flowers by William Thackara 180.

13. Yaun Dynasty Peonies

In China, the peony is considered the Queen of Flowers, representing the late spring season. The shrubs of this tree peony are in full bloom, blossoming in various colors. Peony paintings were popular from the Southern Song period to the Ming dynasty. The large scale of this decorative scroll suggests that it may have been hung in a reception hall, conveying good wishes for wealth and prosperity.

14. Qing Dynasty Peony

A red peony painted by Jiang Tingxi and from the collection of the Palace Museum in the Forbidden City, China.

15. Japanese Woodblock Peony

These large beautiful peony is featured in one of Ohara Koson’s bird paintings of a nightingale.

Print 16: Kono Bairei

From Kono Bairei’s Japanese bird and flowers paintings, peonies and silver pheasants.

Print 17: Pink Peony

This pink peony is from Joseph Paxton’s Flower Garden.

18. Watercolour Peony Painting

This beautiful female peony is from the book “A Curious Herbal” by Elizabeth Blackwell.

Other Botanical Paintings & Illustrations

Don’t forget to check out the many other vintage botanicals featured on the site. These include other showy flowers such as roses and chrysanthemums.

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 colours from crepe paper.  

There are some excellent vintage lily drawings and illustrations here that you will probably love, or these lovely passion flower drawings, hibiscus flowers and these cherry blossom drawings.

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