Peony with Butterfly by Ohara Koson, 1925 lille embodying the spirit of mid-20th-century

embodying the spirit of mid-20th-century travel and the timeless beauty of the Riviera

Mount Baker (depicted as a prominent mountain)

"The Port of Crose" remains a testament to the skill and dedication of William Heather and the enduring legacy of maritime exploration

Coastal features and bays

Together they suggest a balanced world where movement and stillness coexist

Peony with Butterfly by Ohara Koson, 1925 lille embodying the spirit of mid-20th-centuryPeony with Butterfly by Ohara Koson is a serene masterwork of kache (birdandflower imagery) from the height of the shinhanga movement, designed around 1925. A full, ruffled peony commands the foreground while a butterfly hovers at its edgean intimate seasonal encounter rendered with poetic restraint. The composition rests on a cool gradient of blue with soft greens and natural beige undertones, a palette that amplifies the quiet breath between bloom