Silver, Arthur (1853-1896) - 'Peacock Feather' cotton made for Liberty's c.1887

This stunning Arts and Crafts textile showcases the exotic beauty that made Liberty & Co. legendary. Created by Arthur Silver (1853-1896) around 1887, this 'Peacock Feather' cotton exemplifies the Aesthetic Movement's fascination with natural forms and the influence of Japanese art on British design.

Arthur Silver founded the Silver Studio in 1880, which became one of the most important design studios of the Arts and Crafts era. His work for Liberty's—the iconic Regent Street emporium that championed artistic design—helped define the aesthetic that made Liberty fabrics world-famous. The peacock feather motif, with its iridescent beauty and exotic associations, perfectly captured the era's love of nature and decorative splendor.

This design represents the height of late Victorian textile artistry, combining careful observation of natural forms with sophisticated pattern-making. The collaboration between Silver and Liberty's produced some of the most collectible textiles of the period. Digitally restored to museum quality, this high-resolution print preserves the elegance and detail of the original cotton design.

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