“Peacocks and Fountain (decorative Panel)” is an artwork created by John Duncan in the year 1905. Belonging to the Symbolism art movement, this piece is categorized as a genre painting. The artwork portrays an elegantly serene garden scene with a prominent central fountain. A resplendent peacock stands gracefully at the fountain’s edge, its iridescent feathers reflecting the light. Opposite the peacock, a woman dressed in an elaborate, period-appropriate garment holds a floral arrangement, gazing contemplatively into the fountain. The backdrop reveals a meticulously manicured garden filled with classical sculptures and verdant shrubbery, encapsulating an idealized, almost dreamlike environment. The juxtaposition of natural beauty and human contemplation in this artwork embodies the philosophical and mystical elements characteristic of the Symbolism movement.
