The artwork, titled “Peacock Feather,” was created by Clarence White in 1902. It is a black and white photograph that embodies the Pictorialism art movement.
The photograph depicts a contemplative young woman elegantly dressed in a long, flowing gown with ruffled layers. She is seated on the edge of a chair, holding a single peacock feather delicately in her hand. Her hair is styled in a loose updo, and she gazes outward, seemingly lost in thought. The soft lighting in the scene casts gentle shadows, enhancing the serene and introspective mood of the composition. The setting includes a partially visible window and front door, with light streaming through, thereby accentuating the ethereal quality of the moment captured in the photograph.
