Siesta

A man in a green vest, white shirt, orange cravat and dark trousers sits back in a wicker armchair in a stone-walled courtyard, two tall green plume-like points rising from his head. Two peacocks perch on the wall behind him, long tails trailing down, while a third walks on the ground beside his chair. Behind the wall, red-tiled village houses and rolling hills are visible under a spreading tree.

Muted greens, browns and cream stucco tones give the courtyard a warm, sun-dulled afternoon light, painted in smooth, evenly blended strokes with care given to the peacocks' iridescent tails. The relaxed pose and still air create an unhurried, drowsy calm suited to an afternoon rest.