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Green peafowl, Pavo muticus
Green peafowl, Pavo muticus (Spike-crested peacock, Pavo spicifer). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1804
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Media ID 23195594
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Frederick Miscellany Naturalists Nodder Ornithology Pavo Peacock Peafowl Polydore Shaw
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Bring the vibrant beauty of the natural world into your home with Media Storehouse's range of Photographic Prints. This stunning image features a Green Peafowl, Pavo muticus, captured in intricate detail from an 18th-century illustration by Richard Polydore Nodder, available exclusively through Mary Evans Prints Online. The lush, emerald-green plumage and distinctive spiked crest of this majestic bird are sure to captivate any room. Our high-quality prints are available in various finishes and can be customized to fit your specific decor. Add this exquisite piece to your collection and enjoy the timeless allure of nature.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 17.2cm (12" x 6.8")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the vibrant and majestic Green Peafowl, Pavo muticus, also known as the Spike-crested Peacock or Pavo spicifer. The illustration was meticulously drawn and engraved by the renowned naturalist artist, Richard Polydore Nodder, and published as part of George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in London, 1804. The Green Peafowl is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, and is known for its distinctive iridescent green and gold plumage, with a blue-green sheen on the neck and a spiked crest on the head. The male, or peacock, is famous for its elaborate train of elongated upper tail covert feathers, which it displays during mating season to attract females. The female, or peahen, is brown in color with a greenish-blue sheen and a smaller crest. The Green Peafowl is an omnivorous bird, feeding on a variety of fruits, seeds, insects, and small animals. It is also known to be quite adaptable and can thrive in a range of habitats, from forests to grasslands and even agricultural areas. This beautiful illustration is a testament to the natural history artistry of the early 19th century, providing a detailed and accurate record of the Green Peafowl's appearance and characteristics. It remains an important contribution to the fields of zoology, natural history, and ornithology, and continues to captivate audiences with its stunning visual appeal.
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