Pavonia means peacock in Italian and in this painting, Leighton brilliantly compares the resplendent beauty of one of his models, Nanna Risi, to the showy splendor of a peacock. Leighton is renowned for the dreamlike vividness and exotic symbolism in his Pre-Raphaelite works and the beauty of his Victorian models. As an English Academic and classical artist, Leighton drew inspiration from classical art, mythology, and legends. The authentic stretched canvas replica painting captures the original work's texture, depth of color, and even its subtle brushstrokes, which are applied by hand. This replica European style, bright gold-toned, ribbed frame is cast in quality designer resin with an acanthus leaf and floret border that draws the eye toward the beautiful image. Proudly printed and framed in the USA using imported molding.
