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Peacock Collection (#43)

"The majestic peacock, a symbol of beauty and grace, has captivated artists and admirers throughout history

Background imagePeacock Collection: Peacock Butterfly (Inachis io) larvae, feeding on Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaves

Peacock Butterfly (Inachis io) larvae, feeding on Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaves, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, August

Background imagePeacock Collection: Peacock Butterfly (Inachis io) caterpillars, feeding on stinging nettle, France, August

Peacock Butterfly (Inachis io) caterpillars, feeding on stinging nettle, France, August

Background imagePeacock Collection: Peacock Butterfly (Inachis io) newly formed pupa, still soft, Oxfordshire, England, August

Peacock Butterfly (Inachis io) newly formed pupa, still soft, Oxfordshire, England, August

Background imagePeacock Collection: England, suffolk, long melford, kentwell hall, indian peafowl (pavo cristatus) in grounds

England, suffolk, long melford, kentwell hall, indian peafowl (pavo cristatus) in grounds

Background imagePeacock Collection: Abbasid civilization, Raqqa ceramic bowl with decoration

Abbasid civilization, Raqqa ceramic bowl with decoration
Abbasid civilization, 12th century. Raqqa ceramic bowl with decoration

Background imagePeacock Collection: Ancient Roman fresco with birds and tragic theatre mask, 1st Century

Ancient Roman fresco with birds and tragic theatre mask, 1st Century
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Fragment of garden painting depicting birds and tragic theatre mask, painting on plaster, 20-40 A.D. 115x107 cm. From Mount Vesuvius area, Campania region, Italy

Background imagePeacock Collection: Tahiti Island, Matamoe (Landscape with Peacocks), 1892, oil on canvas

Tahiti Island, Matamoe (Landscape with Peacocks), 1892, oil on canvas
Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), Matamoe (Landscape with Peacocks), 1892, oil on canvas

Background imagePeacock Collection: Peacock (Pavo cristatus) hen chick

Peacock (Pavo cristatus) hen chick

Background imagePeacock Collection: Peacock (Pavo cristatus) egg, cracks showing

Peacock (Pavo cristatus) egg, cracks showing

Background imagePeacock Collection: Peacock Hen (Pavo cristatus) hatching from egg

Peacock Hen (Pavo cristatus) hatching from egg

Background imagePeacock Collection: Peacock Hen (Pavo cristatus) hatched from egg

Peacock Hen (Pavo cristatus) hatched from egg

Background imagePeacock Collection: Peacock Hen (Pavo cristatus) still inside egg, cracks in egg shell showing

Peacock Hen (Pavo cristatus) still inside egg, cracks in egg shell showing

Background imagePeacock Collection: Peacock (Pavo cristatus) showing off his feathers

Peacock (Pavo cristatus) showing off his feathers

Background imagePeacock Collection: Front view of a three-to-four day-old Peafowl Chick, with head facing forwards but seen in profile

Front view of a three-to-four day-old Peafowl Chick, with head facing forwards but seen in profile

Background imagePeacock Collection: Wall base of gallery T, northern wall. Third style decoration depicting figures of birds

Wall base of gallery T, northern wall. Third style decoration depicting figures of birds
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Wall base of gallery T, northern wall. Third style decoration depicting figures of birds and vases, fresco, 65x285 cm

Background imagePeacock Collection: Detail of a mosaic depicting a peacock among acanthus leaves from Thuburbo Majus, Henchir Kasbet

Detail of a mosaic depicting a peacock among acanthus leaves from Thuburbo Majus, Henchir Kasbet, Tunisia
Roman civilization, 4th century A.D. Detail of a mosaic depicting a peacock among acanthus leaves. From Thuburbo Majus (Henchir Kasbet, Tunisia) frigidarium of thermal baths

Background imagePeacock Collection: Mosaic depicting flower garden with peacock, rabbit and duck

Mosaic depicting flower garden with peacock, rabbit and duck. From the House of the Aviary at Carthage, Tunisia
Roman civilization, 2nd-3rd century A.D. Mosaic depicting flower garden with peacock, rabbit and duck. From the House of the Aviary at Carthage, Tunisia

Background imagePeacock Collection: Male Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) with head in profile showing fan-shaped crest, close-up

Male Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) with head in profile showing fan-shaped crest, close-up

Background imagePeacock Collection: Germany, Berlin, Wannsee, Pfaueninsel (Peacock Island), peacock, tail folded, pecking at grass

Germany, Berlin, Wannsee, Pfaueninsel (Peacock Island), peacock, tail folded, pecking at grass

Background imagePeacock Collection: Fresco of Stabian Baths, Pompei, Volume I, plate VII by Fausto and Felice Niccolini

Fresco of Stabian Baths, Pompei, Volume I, plate VII by Fausto and Felice Niccolini
Fausto and Felice Niccolini, Pompei, Volume I. Stabian Baths. Plate VII: fresco of the baths

Background imagePeacock Collection: Great Britain, England, Cornwall, Newquay, Peacock (Pavo cristatus) displaying feathers, close-up

Great Britain, England, Cornwall, Newquay, Peacock (Pavo cristatus) displaying feathers, close-up

Background imagePeacock Collection: Side on view of a Peacock hen turning its head to the side

Side on view of a Peacock hen turning its head to the side

Background imagePeacock Collection: A hen Peacock chick soon after hatching

A hen Peacock chick soon after hatching

Background imagePeacock Collection: Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), peacock displaying magnificent feathers

Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), peacock displaying magnificent feathers

Background imagePeacock Collection: Peacock (Pavo cristatus) with his feathers displayed, close-up

Peacock (Pavo cristatus) with his feathers displayed, close-up

Background imagePeacock Collection: Peacock (Pavo Cristatus) with its tail feathers resting on the floor

Peacock (Pavo Cristatus) with its tail feathers resting on the floor

Background imagePeacock Collection: Close up of a Peacock (Pavo cristatus)

Close up of a Peacock (Pavo cristatus)

Background imagePeacock Collection: Design for Printed Textile with animals, birds and flowers

Design for Printed Textile with animals, birds and flowers. Gouache on copy paper. Silver Studio. 1928

Background imagePeacock Collection: Design for book cover, New Light Through Old Windows

Design for book cover, New Light Through Old Windows
Design for a book cover, New Light Through Old Windows, by Gregson Gow. Gouache on heavy paper. Blackie & Son Limited - Silver Studio. 1897

Background imagePeacock Collection: Design for woven textile with peacocks

Design for woven textile with peacocks. Pencil and gouache on tracing paper. Silver Studio; Leborgne. 1897

Background imagePeacock Collection: Peacock feathers C016 / 6103

Peacock feathers C016 / 6103
Peacock feathers (Pavo sp.)

Background imagePeacock Collection: Peacock displaying C017 / 3777

Peacock displaying C017 / 3777
Peacock displaying. Male Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) with its tail spread, showing its characteristic colourful eye feathers

Background imagePeacock Collection: Peacock displaying C017 / 3776

Peacock displaying C017 / 3776
Peacock displaying. Male Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) with its tail spread, showing its characteristic colourful eye feathers

Background imagePeacock Collection: Indian peafowl tail feathers C016 / 5714

Indian peafowl tail feathers C016 / 5714
Indian peafowl. Close-up of indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) tail feathers

Background imagePeacock Collection: Hawker with decorative peacock feather fans being sold to tourists in Jaipur India

Hawker with decorative peacock feather fans being sold to tourists in Jaipur India

Background imagePeacock Collection: Richard Peacock

Richard Peacock / IMechE

Background imagePeacock Collection: Peacock, Cotswold Wildlife Park, Costswolds, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Peacock, Cotswold Wildlife Park, Costswolds, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePeacock Collection: Peacock - male - UK

Peacock - male - UK
DAC-1365 Peacock - male UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePeacock Collection: Peacocks, Turkeys and a Dodo

Peacocks, Turkeys and a Dodo
Illustration of Peacocks, Turkeys and a Dodo by Francis Willughby (1635-1672)

Background imagePeacock Collection: Moths of the family Saturniidae

Moths of the family Saturniidae
Mounted specimens of the Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia Linnaeus) and the great peacock (Saturnia pyri) moths. Moths are nocturnal insects

Background imagePeacock Collection: Dodo, peacocks and turkeys

Dodo, peacocks and turkeys
Plate XXVII from Francies Willughbys ornithologi libri tres : in quibus Aves omnes hactenus cognit... describuntur... Totum opus recognovit, di gessit, supplevit J. Raius, &c, 1676

Background imagePeacock Collection: Floral peacock pattern for fabric

Floral peacock pattern for fabric
A brightly-coloured design with peacocks perched on branches, surrounded by exotic flowers. Date: 1922

Background imagePeacock Collection: Peacock amidst flowers

Peacock amidst flowers 2011

Background imagePeacock Collection: Plate depicting various birds including the Dodo, Turkey and

Plate depicting various birds including the Dodo, Turkey and Peacock. From: The ornithology of Francis Willughby. Date: 1678

Background imagePeacock Collection: Sleeping Beauty Awakened

Sleeping Beauty Awakened

Background imagePeacock Collection: Peacock display, Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, (captive Folsom, California

Peacock display, Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, (captive Folsom, California

Background imagePeacock Collection: Indian Blue Peacock at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden in Arcadia

Indian Blue Peacock at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden in Arcadia, California, USA

Background imagePeacock Collection: USA; Florida; Pensacola. Close up of peacock feathers

USA; Florida; Pensacola. Close up of peacock feathers




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"The majestic peacock, a symbol of beauty and grace, has captivated artists and admirers throughout history. From the intricate patterns on its feathers to its elegant strut, this regal bird has inspired countless works of art and cultural references. In the world of butterflies, the Red Admiral Butterfly shares a striking resemblance to the peacock with its vibrant colors and intricate wing patterns. Just like the peacock, it is a true masterpiece of nature's design. One notable depiction of the they are be found in "The Coronation of the Shah of Iran, " where this magnificent creature was revered as a symbol of power and royalty. Its presence added an air of grandeur to such significant events. Juno, the Roman goddess known for her beauty and wisdom, chose none other than a peacock as her sacred animal companion. In "Juno and the Peacock, " we see how this stunning bird became synonymous with divine elegance. Traveling back in time to Minoan art in Crete, we discover that even ancient civilizations recognized the allure of these birds. The Prince of Lilies depicted alongside a peacock showcases their significance in representing opulence and prosperity. Even advertisements have utilized the captivating charm of peacocks. The iconic Pears Soap Advertisement featured these birds as symbols of purity and luxury – reminding us that they are not only visually stunning but also hold symbolic meaning. In theatrical performances like "Pierrot and Columbine -- Smile Please, " whimsical characters adorned themselves with feathered costumes resembling our beloved peacocks. Their colorful plumage brought joy to audiences worldwide. Let's not forget about their butterfly counterparts – Peacock Butterflies. These enchanting creatures share similar hues with their avian namesake while fluttering gracefully from one Buddleia plant blossom to another in Lower Saxony, Germany. Peacocks continue to thrive in their natural habitats around Asia, where males proudly display their vibrant plumage to attract mates.