Peacock in the Woods by Abbott Handerson Thayer

Peacock in the Woods by Abbott Handerson Thayer

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"Peacock in the Woods" by Abbott Handerson Thayer offers a rare glimpse into the artistic process behind one of the most influential scientific texts of the early 20th century. This high-resolution reproduction captures Thayer's remarkable 1907 study created for his groundbreaking book "Concealing Coloration in the Animal Kingdom," where art and science converge with stunning results.

Thayer, known as the "father of camouflage," demonstrates his mastery in this piece through expert brushwork and keen observational skills. The peacock—typically celebrated for its ostentatious display—is here rendered within its natural woodland habitat, revealing Thayer's revolutionary theories about protective coloration and disruptive patterning in nature.


This stunning peacock study exemplifies Thayer's mastery of natural camouflage in vintage animal prints.

Fine Art Prints

  • 230 GSM fine art paper, printed with archival inks.
  • Optional genuine timber frames in four colourways: Black, White, Light Oak Look and Warm Kiaat Look. Clear glass front.
  • Optional white window mount: 30 mm on A4, A3 and 30 × 30 cm, 40 mm on every larger size.

Premium Poly Canvas

  • Premium imported poly-cotton blend canvas (260 GSM), printed edge to edge.
  • Print only (rolled in a tube, 40 mm mirror bleed) or mounted on a 35mm timber stretcher with mirror-wrapped sides, ready to hang.
  • Optional PS floater frames in four colourways: Black, White, Light Oak Look and Dark Kiaat Look. The canvas sits inside with a small shadow gap, so it appears to float.

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Unframed / Unmounted Fine Art Prints and Canvases

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Framed Artworks and Mounted Canvases

  • Dispatched in 5 to 6 working days.

Delivery

  • Free delivery anywhere in South Africa.
  • Delivery takes 2 to 3 business days once your order has been dispatched.
  • Keep prints out of direct sunlight and damp.
  • Framed prints: dust the frame and glass with a dry microfibre cloth. Put a little glass cleaner on the cloth, never straight onto the frame.
  • Canvas: dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid water and cleaning products on the printed surface.
  • Keep an unframed print flat or rolled until it is framed.

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