Colored Pencil Drawing of a Peacock Portrait

This item is an original work of art depicting the head and neck of a peacock in profile. The medium appears to be colored pencil on a textured, off-white paper or illustration board. The artwork showcases a vibrant palette of cerulean and cobalt blues for the neck, transitioning into deeper indigo and black around the throat and eye area. The peacock is rendered with a realistic style, featuring a detailed crest (corona) with fan-like feathers and a sharp, light-colored beak. Note the white skin patches around the eye which contrast sharply with the dark feathers. At the base of the drawing, there are hints of green and tan scalloped patterns, suggesting the beginning of the bird's wing or back plumage. The technique involves delicate layerings of pencil to create the appearance of iridescent feathers. Condition-wise, the paper has a visible grain and minor smudge marks on the white background, which are common in hand-drawn sketches. No artist signature or date is visible in this cropped view, though the craftsmanship suggests an intermediate to advanced skill level in wildlife illustration. The style is contemporary realism, likely from the late 20th or early 21st century.