Peacock Fine Art Print
The Taylor White Collection's 18th Century Watercolour Painting of The Peacock
Our Peacock fine art print comes from the original collection of Taylor White F.R.S. (1701-1772). In the mid-18th Century, White commissioned the celebrated wildlife painter, Peter Paillou (c.1720 - c.1790) to paint a number of specimens for his collection. The watercolour painting of the Peacock was one of these masterpieces, which emerged from the collaboration between White and Paillou.
The original watercolour of the Peacock is extremely finely painted, with incredible detail, allowing you to see the Peacock's plumage and features in stunning clarity. This depth of colour and detail has been captured brilliantly through the digitalisation process and is replicated for you on this delightful fine art print, which is now available for your home or office décor, or to buy as a thoughtful gift for your friends and family.
Taylor White, a barrister by profession and landowner on the Nottinghamshire / Yorkshire border, was a keen naturalist and collector. He commissioned over 900 paintings of birds, mammals, reptiles and fish from the finest painters of his day. He was a governor and the founding Treasurer of The Foundling Hospital in London, as well as being a Fellow of The Royal Society. He was extremely well-connected in Society, which enabled him to create such a world-class collections of specimen and thus paintings. White's father in-law was Major-General John Armstrong, who as Surveyor-General of the Ordnance, Chief Royal Engineer and Quartermaster-General to the Forces, has his offices in The Tower of London. Consequently, Taylor White had access to the birds and beasts of The Royal Menagerie at the Tower. He also was able to borrow specimen from The British Museum. Some rarer and more exotic specimens were brought back from their great travels across the globe by his Royal Society friends, the naturalist Sir Joseph Banks, Bt. and the famous clockmaker, John Harrison.
Superb Fine Art Print on Museum-Quality Paper
We've meticulously replicated the original Peacock watercolour painting on 310gsm Hahnemühle German Etching art paper [HGE] or Enhanced Matte Art Paper [EMA] for the 6in x 8in print. These top-quality fine art papers are museum-quality with the HGE paper being acid and lignin-free, ensuring the best possible longevity and colour reproduction, whilst the EMA paper is a heavy-duty fine art paper. The Peacock's vibrant colours and intricate details come to life in this high-quality fine art print.
* Please note that the images of the Peacock Fine Art Print on our website are for illustrative purposes only. The actual print uses high-resolution images to ensure a crisp, clear, and visually stunning final print.
The Common Peacock
The Common Peacock (Scientific name: Pavo cristatus) is a fascinating creature adorned with dazzling hues, hails originally from the enchanting lands of India. Boasting a scientific name of Pavo cristatus, this captivating bird has spread its wings and now graces the landscapes of Europe, South Africa, and Australia. With a global presence, the peacock has truly become a vibrant spectacle that delights and amazes.
Now, let's talk about the star of the show – the male peacock! This feathered gentleman is the epitome of flamboyance, strutting his stuff with an iridescent blue plumage that catches the eye and captures the heart. But wait, there's more! The peacock's crowning glory is its vivaciously coloured tail feathers. During courtship, these stunning feathers unfurl into a magnificent fan, creating a mesmerizing display that's hard to resist. From its native India to its adopted homes, the peacock continues to enchant, entertain, and remind us of the beauty that nature has to offer.
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