Archibald Thorburn: Peacock (c. 1917) Giclée Wildlife Art Print

Celebrate the majesty of nature and the artistry of the Victorian/Edwardian era with this magnificent Archibald Thorburn Peacock reproduction. This 1917 print captures the dazzling plumage of the peacock in exquisite detail, cementing Thorburn’s legacy as Britain’s finest wildlife artist.

Archibald Thorburn (1860–1935) revolutionized the portrayal of wildlife by placing his subjects, often meticulously studied from life, within evocative and atmospheric landscapes—a departure from the static, purely scientific illustrations of his predecessors. This piece, Peacock and Peacock Butterfly, is a late-career masterpiece that combines his scientific precision with true artistic vigor. The peacock, historically a symbol of vanity, immortality, and elegance (especially in Aesthetic Movement and Symbolist art), is depicted with stunning realism, its feathers rendered through Thorburn's masterful use of watercolor and bodycolor. Set against a backdrop of rich, flowering rhododendron, this print offers a dynamic focal point for a formal living room, study, or gallery, blending British Naturalism with the profound symbolic power of the creature.

• Artist: Archibald Thorburn (1860–1935), leading British wildlife artist.

• Artwork: Peacock and Peacock Butterfly (1917).

• Artistic Style: Naturalism / British Wildlife Art; celebrated for lifelike detail and atmospheric backgrounds.

• Medium: Originally rendered in watercolor and bodycolor (gouache).

• Print Quality: Museum-quality Archival Giclée Print faithfully capturing the delicate feather textures and rich color saturation.

• Aesthetic: Ultimate ornithological wall art and traditional British country house decor.

Own a piece of the high point of British nature painting. This luminous Thorburn peacock print is a tribute to natural beauty and masterful technique. Order this stunning wildlife fine art reproduction today and infuse your home with timeless elegance.

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