Colored Pencil Drawing of a Peacock

This is an original hand-drawn illustration of a male Indian Peafowl, executed primarily in colored pencil on a rectangular sheet of white, medium-textured art paper. The composition features a profile view of the bird, oriented toward the right. The artwork displays a vibrant palette including deep indigo and cobalt blues on the neck and breast, transitioning into iridescent greens and golds on the wing coverts and tail. The wing section uses a distinctive cross-hatched or scale-like pattern to suggest texture, while the tail feathers (train) are rendered with fine, linear strokes to mimic real plumage, complete with 'eyes' in green and blue. The head is detailed with a white 'mask' near the eye and a fan-shaped crest. The legs and feet are shaded in a golden-brown hue. No artist signature or date is immediately visible in the lower margins, suggesting a contemporary or student-level work rather than a professional piece. The condition of the paper shows slight curling at the edges and a thumbprint smudge on the far left edge, but the pigment remains vivid with no visible fading or foxing. The craftsmanship shows careful attention to anatomical detail but lacks the refined blending seen in master-level pencil works.

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