Peacock and Peahen with Chick and Peonies, Mori Ippō

The season is summer, and there is order in the world: on the left, poppa peacock, big rock, and white peonies; on the right, momma peahen, small rock, and red peonies. Both take a parental interest in their offspring. Date: between circa 1840 and circa 50 (late Edo). Place of creation: Osaka, Japan. Dimensions: height: 177.5 cm (69.8 in); width: 96.5 cm (37.9 in). Medium: gold, ink, paper. Collection: Walters Art Museum. Mori Ippo - Peacock and Peahen with Chick and Peonies - Walters 35156, 35157, 35158, 35159 (2)