"Nine peahens flew towards the tree, and eight of them settled on its branches, but the ninth alighted near him and turned instantly into a beautiful girl."

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Overview:

Title: "Nine peahens flew towards the tree, and eight of them settled on its branches, but the ninth alighted near him and turned instantly into a beautiful girl."
Author: Arthur Rackham
Year: 1916
Type: Interior Art

Editions/Publications:

Unknown. The Faerie Handbook: An Enchanting Compendium of Literature, Lore, Art, Recipes, and Projects (Unknown, Arthur Rackham, Harper Design, ISBN-10: 9780062668127, ebook, Non-fiction)

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