
creaturepeacocklegstail feathersheadbodygroundgoatpeacockhybridmythical creatureillustrationengravingvintagecross-hatchingfantasticbeast
This is a vintage black and white illustration of a fantastical creature. It appears to be a hybrid of a goat and a peacock. The creature has the body and legs of a goat, but its back and head are adorned with the elaborate, fanned-out tail feathers of a peacock. The feathers are densely packed and detailed with the characteristic 'eye' patterns. The creature's head is goat-like, with horns, and it stands upright on its goat legs. The illustration is done in a detailed, cross-hatched style, typical of older engravings. The creature stands on a slightly undulating ground line. There are signatures at the bottom left and right of the image. The overall impression is one of a strange, mythical beast.
License: CC0