The Peacock Room, housed in the National Museum of Asian Art, boasts a fascinating yet tumultuous history. A new exhibition titled “Ruffled Feathers” in Washington, D.C., explores the intricate origins of this remarkable interior.
Located within the Freer Gallery of Art, the Peacock Room is a late 19th-century marvel adorned with a striking blue-green palette and lavish golden details. It is regarded as one of the finest surviving examples of the Aesthetic Movement and a prominent representation of the Anglo-Japanese style that gained popularity in the U.K. during the mid-to-late 1800s.
Created by American painter James McNeill Whistler and English architect Thomas Jeckyll, the room—originally named Harmony in Blue and Gold: The Peacock Room—features Prussian blue walls, copper-green overglazing, and Dutch metal that mimics gold leaf, culminating in a harmonious visual experience. The exhibition invites visitors to delve into the complex narrative surrounding this artistic treasure.
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