Paon. / Pavone. / Pfau. / Peacock. / Paauw 1829 - 1880

"Paon. / Pavone. / Pfau. / Peacock. / Paauw" is a lithograph print created by the firm of Joseph Scholz between 1829 and 1880. The print features a detailed depiction of a peacock with its tail feathers fully spread, showcasing the iconic “eyes” that make the species so visually striking. The print is part of a larger series of animal illustrations and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The artist's meticulous rendering captures the beauty and elegance of the peacock, a popular subject in natural history illustrations of the 19th century.