asian myths and religious teachings about the buddha, krishna, and confucius are common motifs in her work. her panels would include scenes from the lives of these figures along with the music, theater, and culture of the far east. lemaître drew upon non-christian religions little understood by the european public. she often referring to the "inscrutable orient" in her paintings. she incorporated images of the primordial elements fire, water, and earth, all celebrated in asian beliefs.