About this motif
Peacock Island in the Havel is part of the World Heritage Site of the Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin. From the late 18th century the Prussian kings laid out a romantic island retreat here; free-roaming peacocks gave it its name.
Falk's etching "Peacock Island around 1850" shows the view across the Havel to the wooded island with its little white palace, a sailing boat and strollers on the shore. Image about 12 x 16 cm, black and white or hand-coloured, framed on request.
