Subject

Peafowl

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Peafowl is a subject in art. The gallery holds 47 works in this subject in art, including works by Lodewijk Tieling, Rembrandt van Rijn and Peter Paul Rubens.

Peafowl is a common name for two bird species of the genus Pavo and one species of the closely related genus Afropavo within the tribe Pavonini of the family Phasianidae (the pheasants and their allies). Male peafowl are referred to as peacocks, and female peafowl are referred to as peahens.

Key artists

Works

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Frequently asked questions

What is Peafowl?

Peafowl is a common name for two bird species of the genus Pavo and one species of the closely related genus Afropavo within the tribe Pavonini of the family Phasianidae (the pheasants and their allies).

How many Peafowl works does Artifact World Gallery have?

Artifact World Gallery holds 47 public-domain Peafowl works, all free to view and download.

Who are the key Peafowl artists?

Key Peafowl artists in the collection include Lodewijk Tieling, Rembrandt van Rijn and Peter Paul Rubens.

Where can I see Peafowl works?

Peafowl works in the collection are held by Metropolitan Museum of Art, Victoria and Albert Museum and Rijksmuseum.