This oil painting depicts a lush bouquet of peonies centered in the composition, bursting with deep, rich shades of crimson, maroon, and pale pink. The flowers are packed densely, their thick brushstrokes giving them a textured, velvety appearance. They sit in a cylindrical vase patterned with dark green polka dots, which rests upon a dark, draped surface that curves across the bottom of the frame.
To the right, the pale blue wall is adorned with two framed artworks: one showing a landscape and the other depicting a figure in a white dress, suggesting an interior setting like a home or studio. The overall atmosphere is intimate and moody, characterized by soft, diffused light and a visible, expressive brushwork style that emphasizes form and color over fine detail.
In the upper left corner, there is an inscription that reads "à M. Théodore Gad son ami P Gauguin 84". The background is a cool, textured wash of light blue, creating a stark contrast with the warm, heavy tones of the flowers. The interplay between the organic floral arrangement and the static, framed pictures on the wall adds a sense of lived-in depth to the scene.