The Peacock Feather
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edward Atkinson Hornel's The Peacock Feather into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The Peacock Feather (c.1900) by Edward Atkinson Hornel is a mesmerizing example of Glasgow Style symbolism, where Art Nouveau elegance meets Celtic revival mysticism. This opulent painting immerses viewers in a golden-hued dreamscape – a young woman in flowing robes gazes contemplatively at a peacock feather, its iridescent blues and greens shimmering against the gilded background like stained glass. Hornel's signature technique of thick, textured paint ("impasto") creates a jewel-like surface, while intricate Japanese-inspired patterns in the border demonstrate his fascination with international decorative arts. As a key member of the "Glasgow Boys" movement, Hornel bridged Victorian romanticism and modernist experimentation; this particular work exemplifies his late-career shift toward more theatrical, decorative compositions that influenced early 20th-century design aesthetics. The peacock motif, symbolizing immortality and vanity, ties into fin-de-siècle fascination with exotic symbolism.
For interior spaces, this artwork commands attention as a luxurious focal point. Its ideal placement would be in a high-ceilinged parlor or executive office where the gilded tones can catch natural light – consider flanking it with Tiffany-style lamps to enhance the stained-glass effect. The painting's warm palette (ochre, emerald, and peacock blue) pairs beautifully with rich materials: velvets in eggplant or teal for furnishings, dark walnut wood tones, and brass accents. At approximately 120x90cm (a common size for Hornel's major works), it requires substantial wall space; hanging it against deep green or aubergine walls would intensify its glow. In contemporary settings, balance its ornate style with clean-lined furniture in the Arts & Crafts tradition. The feather's vivid blues could be echoed in decorative ceramics or Persian rugs, creating a cohesive yet exotic ambiance worthy of Hornel's vision.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
