Gond - What Could Have Been

This artwork is part of a three-painting series titled 'The Peacock’s Pride'.
Initially, the birds have no king and decide to elect the peacock over the owl. Delighted, the peacock sets off to get ready for its coronation. Vanity takes over and the birds grow restless as the peacock spends an age getting dressed. Finally, running out of patience, they crown the wise owl instead.The owl goes on to become a great king much to the envy of the peacock.