The Peacock - illustration 18x18 cm

Illustration on Fabriano Cotton Rag 240 gr paper. ­ Illustration dimensions: 18x18 cm The Peacock In a setting worthy of the most sumptuous 19th-century salons, Odalisque captures the majesty of the peacock, a ceremonial bird and emblem of supreme elegance. Her haughty bearing, opulent feathers and sculptural silhouette recall the splendor of the imperial courts where extravagance was expressed in an art of living. HAS In the style of cabinets of curiosities where exoticism rubbed shoulders with refinement, this image evokes the palaces of Joséphine de Beauharnais and Caroline Murat, where the aviaries were full of rare birds, symbols of power and aesthetics. Inspired by the Orient and the splendor of distant expeditions, the peacock reigned supreme among the velvet and gilding, the embodiment of absolute beauty. With its deep shades of blue and gold, this illustration celebrates the encounter between nature and decorative art, a precious dialogue that spans the centuries and resonates in the unique universe of Odalisque.