The Throne of the Peacock

Charles Conder

Cleveland Museum of Art

The artwork, "The Throne of the Peacock" by Charles Conder, features a drawing of three figures. The central figure sits cross-legged on a throne, with a peacock's tail behind. The figure has long hair and minimal clothing, with a necklace and headpiece adorned with red flowers. The figure is fair-skinned. In front of and to the left of the throne, a smaller figure with short brown hair reaches up, holding flowers. To the right of the throne, another figure with long dark hair, a pink and white dress with green and red flowers and bare shoulders, sits. The background includes architectural elements such as columns with floral designs and an archway. The overall style is impressionistic with detailed line work and muted colors. The color palette includes shades of pink, green, blue, and red on a primarily beige background.