Peacock room windows

Advances in conservation and scientific research prompted staff members of the Freer Gallery of Art to undertake a major cleaning effort from to The results of the conservation revealed colors and details not seen in decades.

As Linda Merrill, the curator in charge of the project, described in her study of the Peacock Room, "Dark mottled surface[s] became a shimmering greenish gold… [and] the lusterless ceiling revealed a network of peacock feathers spun across a golden ground. Inspired by the restoration of the room's original splendor, the Freer Gallery of Art began to acquire and display Kangxi blue-and-white porcelain from the Qing dynasty as a way to emulate, as closely as possible, Whistler's original artistic vision of the room.

Over time, however, the static display of Chinese ceramics made it difficult, once again, to see the room in all its variety. The Peacock Room had become a victim of its own status as a masterpiece. To revivify the space and highlight an overlooked chapter in the room's history, in the Peacock Room was reinstalled with Freer's collection of Asian ceramics. The idea was to present the room as it looked in , when it was a dynamic artistic space with many stories to tell. Bedroom: Cool colors are ideal for the bedroom where they promote rest and calm, but things don't have to look totally lackluster, either.

Peacock bedroom decor, including stained glass lamps and area rugs, will bring visual impact to your surroundings. Balance it all out with a soft-spoken coverlet and some mid-tone window treatments. You can bring a technicolor splash to just about any room in your home, when you decorate with these brilliant birds. So, find a piece that suits your taste.

Whether you're on the flashier side or prefer something more subdued, the perfect touch awaits! Peacock Themed Home Decor. Viewing 1 - 48 of 76 items. View All. Inspired by the restoration of the room's original splendor, the Freer Gallery of Art began to acquire and display Kangxi blue-and-white porcelain from the Qing dynasty as a way to emulate, as closely as possible, Whistler's original artistic vision of the room. Over time, however, the static display of Chinese ceramics made it difficult, once again, to see the room in all its variety.

The Peacock Room had become a victim of its own status as a masterpiece. To revivify the space and highlight an overlooked chapter in the room's history, in the Peacock Room was reinstalled with Freer's collection of Asian ceramics. The idea was to present the room as it looked in , when it was a dynamic artistic space with many stories to tell.

In the summer of , the Freer installed special protective film over the Peacock Room windows, and the museum now opens the shutters one afternoon a month.