Peacock Feathers Collection (#2)

Rosa, a Gipsy Girl (engraving)
1060483 Rosa, a Gipsy Girl (engraving) by Portaels, Jean Francois (1818-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rosa, a Gipsy Girl)

A Garden Idyll (engraving)
1606595 A Garden Idyll (engraving) by Gandy, Herbert (1857-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Garden Idyll. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 October 1898)

A Nawab and his sons in a garden pavilion, c. 1770 (opaque w / c, silver and gold on paper)
6040464 A Nawab and his sons in a garden pavilion, c.1770 (opaque w/c, silver and gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 28.1x43.18 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A Victorian paper lace Valentine card of a peacock with genuine peacock feathers, c
3606012 A Victorian paper lace Valentine card of a peacock with genuine peacock feathers, c.1870 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

The Jackdaw and the Peacocks, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504419 The Jackdaw and the Peacocks, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Annunciation (detail of 58343)
BAT58342 Annunciation (detail of 58343) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); Galleria dell Accademia & Museo degli Strumenti Musicali, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian

Original sketch for the cover of Salome by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) c
STC90438 Original sketch for the cover of Salome by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) c.1894 (ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Angel of the Annunciation, c. 1500 (tempera on poplar wood)
BFM286787 Angel of the Annunciation, c.1500 (tempera on poplar wood) by Romano, Antoniazzo (c.1430-1512); 107.5x36.5 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

Victorian New Year Card of an Aesthetic admiring a vase of peacock feathers, c
3603177 Victorian New Year Card of an Aesthetic admiring a vase of peacock feathers, c.1881 (monochrome) by Gray, Alfred (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; out of copyright

Sarah Bernhardt in the title role of Theodora, by Victorien Sardou
CHT307426 Sarah Bernhardt in the title role of Theodora, by Victorien Sardou, produced in Paris in 1884, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Clairin

Ornament with a Peacock. Creator: Jean Jacques Avril
Ornament with a Peacock

The poet Sundar Das before Emperor Shah Jahan, folio from a Sundar Shringar, ca. 1750-1760. Attributed to Nainsukh

Portrait of Safdar Jang, early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Safdar Jang, early 18th century

Diwan Nawal Singh, Prime Minister of Datia, ca. 1750. Creator: Unknown
Diwan Nawal Singh, Prime Minister of Datia, ca. 1750

A Prince holding an audience, ca. 1750. Creator: Unknown
A Prince holding an audience, ca. 1750

Worship of Shri Nathji, ca. 1700. Creator: Unknown
Worship of Shri Nathji, ca. 1700

Dhanasri Ragini, ca. 1680. Creator: Unknown
Dhanasri Ragini, ca. 1680

A Prince and his consort, ca. 1790. Creator: Unknown
A Prince and his consort, ca. 1790

Krishna entertains his companions, ca. 1760-1765. Creator: Unknown
Krishna entertains his companions, ca. 1760-1765

Gosain Kirpal Girji, ca. 1720. Creator: Unknown
Gosain Kirpal Girji, ca. 1720

A Courtesan and attendant, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Kitao Masanobu
A Courtesan and attendant, late 18th-early 19th century

Peacock, 1786. Creator: Mori Sosen
Peacock, 1786

Mary, Queen of Heaven, c. 1485 / 1500. Creator: Master of the Legend of St. Lucy
Mary, Queen of Heaven, c. 1485/1500

Kurd in military armor on horseback, 1819. 1819. Creator: Aleksandr Orlovsky
Kurd in military armor on horseback, 1819

Seal-stone and Seal-ink with Peacock Feathers, from Spring Rain Surimono Album (Harusame surimono-jo), vol. 1, probably 1817

A Lady About to Write a Poem, ca. 1820. Creator: Gakutei
A Lady About to Write a Poem, ca. 1820

Rampanchayatam (Rams assembly), 1878 (?). Creator: Unknown
Rampanchayatam (Rams assembly), 1878 (?)

Sri Sri Rai Raja, ca. 1885-95. Creator: Unknown
Sri Sri Rai Raja, ca. 1885-95

Benjamin Wests First Effort in Art, from "Illustrated London News", May 12
Benjamin Wests First Effort in Art, from " Illustrated London News", May 12, 1849

Interior of the House called Ogiya, ca. 1800. Creator: Chokosai Eisho
Interior of the House called Ogiya, ca. 1800

Princess Entertaining a Visitor on the Balcony, Folio from the Davis Album, mid-second half 17th century

The Emperor Aurangzeb Carried on a Palanquin, ca. 1705-20. Creator: Bhavanidas
The Emperor Aurangzeb Carried on a Palanquin, ca. 1705-20

The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1620; recto: ca. 1530-50

Maharaja Sidh Sen Receiving an Embassy, ca. 1700-10. Creator: Master of the Mandi atelier
Maharaja Sidh Sen Receiving an Embassy, ca. 1700-10. The subdues palette of grays, greens, and whites and the sophisticated drawing of this unusually large

Penitent Indian Penitent fanatical penitent ascetic
Penitent, An Indian Penitent (fanatical, penitent ascetic), with peacock feathers in his arms and a piece of iron pierced through his cheeks and tongue, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl

True depiction Mr Quinquempoix 1720 Veritable Portrait du tres fameux Seigneur messire
True depiction of Mr. Quinquempoix, 1720 Veritable Portrait du tres fameux Seigneur messire Quinquenpoix (title on object) The Great Scene of Foolishness (series title), True image of Mr

Number two flower Japanese poetry Kotoba no hana
Number two: the flower of Japanese poetry Kotoba no hana (title on object) A comparison of flowers (series title) Hana awase (series title on object), Reading woman sitting at a table

Courtesan Dreaming of the New Year Procession, 1814. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Courtesan Dreaming of the New Year Procession, 1814

Seal-stone Seal-ink Peacock Feathers Spring Rain
Artokoloro

Dolce Far Niente, 1904 (oil on canvas)
BAL7196 Dolce Far Niente, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Emperor Maximilian I riding a horse, 1518 (engraving)
XPH51404 Emperor Maximilian I riding a horse, 1518 (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Vienna, Austria; German, out of copyright

Krishna and his Gopis (opaque w / c, gold, and silver on dyed cotton)
XMV2639874 Krishna and his Gopis (opaque w/c, gold, and silver on dyed cotton) by Deccani School, (17th century); Private Collection; Indian, out of copyright

Angel Musicians, from the chapel in the north transept, Breton School (fresco)
XIR246465 Angel Musicians, from the chapel in the north transept, Breton School (fresco) by French School, (15th century); Church of Kernascleden, Brittany, France; French, out of copyright

A Young Girl (oil on canvas)
XKH191612 A Young Girl (oil on canvas) by Kaulbach, Hermann (1846-1909); 79.2x65.2 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Debauchery, Raphael Sadeler (I), 1592

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"Captivating and Majestic: The Allure of Peacock Feathers" From the vibrant hues adorning a Sikh Priest reading the Grunth in Umritsar, to Joseph Edward Southall's exquisite depiction in "New Lamps for Old, " they have long captivated hearts across cultures. Their outer spice is undeniable, as these iridescent plumes symbolize beauty and grace. Intricately patterned with mesmerizing shades of blue, green, and gold, each feather tells a story. Just like the beautiful peacock itself, they evoke a sense of wonder and awe. Vivien's oil on canvas masterpiece from 1863 perfectly captures their ethereal charm. Traveling to Gazipur in Bangladesh reveals peafowl strutting proudly through Sarafi Park. These Indian peafowls showcase their magnificent plumage, enchanting all who witness their grandeur. Feather eye-catching indeed. Delving into history takes us back to the Liao dynasty's Mahamayuri Vidyaraja artwork from the 11th century. Created by an unknown artist, this masterpiece showcases how even ancient civilizations recognized the allure of these feathers. Hosoda Eishi's "The Peacock Boat" transports us to late 18th-century Japan where elegance meets nature-inspired artistry. This stunning creation celebrates both the bird and its feathers' timeless appeal. Even humor finds its place among these captivating plumes; as seen in a parody of courtesans on display at Ogiya during that same period. Such was society's fascination with peacocks that they became symbols of desire and sophistication and can more than just decorative elements; they hold cultural significance worldwide – be it religious rituals or artistic expressions. They remain an emblematic representation of beauty transcending time and borders. So next time you catch sight of those resplendent feathers shimmering under sunlight or adorning various artworks, take a moment to appreciate their allure.