
03/08/2025
“This was the first time I ever had a peacock fall in love with me…I believe we called him Fernando. He would follow me everywhere—strutting his stuff trying to impress.”
–Joan Severance, Model
This photograph is included in our exhibition, “Denis Piel: Exposed,” at Staley-Wise Gallery. We look forward to seeing you here! 🦚
Denis Piel: Joan Severance (Peacock Competition 1), Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, UK, US VOGUE, 1982