Peacock and Peacock Butterfly by Archibald Thorburn. A magnificent peacock displays its iridescent fanned tail in a woodland setting beside a small butterfly and blooming rhododendrons.

Peacock and Peacock Butterfly

Archibald Thorburn

1917 · Medium Not Listed

A masterfully detailed study of a peacock in full display, capturing the iridescent beauty of its iconic fanned plumage.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with rich warm-brown color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Gallery Wall
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Rich brown, Olive green, Deep burgundy

About the piece

Painted in 1917 by the renowned British wildlife artist Archibald Thorburn, this work is a superb example of his ability to capture the fine textures of nature. The central peacock is shown in a dramatic display of its tail feathers, contrasted against the soft, painterly textures of a woodland edge and blooming red flowers. A small peacock butterfly in the foreground provides a charming visual rhyme to the bird's namesake patterns.