Indian peafowl (Pavo Cristatus) illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876)

Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) — Charles Dessalines d’Orbigny (1806–1876)

A royal shimmer of blues and greens, eye-spotted “ocelli” fanned like jewels. This fine-art reproduction—after Charles Dessalines d’Orbigny’s 19th-century natural-history illustration—celebrates the Indian peafowl with scientific clarity and decorative splendour: crisp line, refined colour, and a poised, studio-like setting that lets the bird’s train take centre stage.

Why it captivates

• Scientific elegance — field-guide accuracy with gallery-worthy poise.

• Ornamental drama — iridescent neck and sweeping train read beautifully across a room.

• Classic natural-history style — clean background, precise detailing, refined palette.

• Timeless décor — works in modern, traditional, or eclectic interiors.

• Conversation piece — blends zoology, design, and 19th-century print culture.

What you’ll see

A male Indian peafowl in three-quarter pose, the crest upright and the train alive with ocelli (eye-spots). Feathers resolve into delicate strokes and subtle tonal shifts; the neutral ground keeps focus on silhouette and colour so the image reads with both clarity and richness.

A richer historical frame

D’Orbigny’s plates belong to the golden age of 19th-century natural history—images crafted to inform and enchant. This illustration distils taxonomy, observation, and artistry into a single, dignified portrait of Pavo cristatus, long prized for its display and symbolism.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)

• Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass.

• Preserves fine linework and subtle colour with minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, sealed edge-to-edge for durability.

• Wipe-clean surface—great for classrooms, studios, and high-traffic spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)

• Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.

• Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)

• Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for long-lived colour and tone.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)

• As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.

• Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

580 × 841 mm (approx. 22.83 × 33.11 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~0.690 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — portrait

• Framing tips:

  • Classic: A1 frame with a mat window cut slightly undersize (e.g., ~576 × 837 mm) to overlap edges 2–3 mm.

  • Contemporary: Float-mount in an A1 frame; slim side margins create an elegant vertical reveal.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternate aspect ratios or an added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Natural-history enthusiasts and collectors of vintage plates

• Interior stylists seeking colour, pattern, and poise in one piece

• Educators & museums illustrating zoology with visual charm

• Gift-givers celebrating milestones with a regal, timeless image

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and fidelity of your piece.

Let a plume of 19th-century splendour grace your space—order your fine-art print today.