Anthus Cervinus Pallas (Red-throated Pipit)
~ 1828
About this artwork
A meticulous scientific illustration depicting a Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) in profile, standing on a small patch of ground. The artwork is signed by the artist B.H-g (Bengt-Olof Henriksson) and identifies the bird by its scientific name and Swedish common name.
Did you know?
The Red-throated Pipit, or Anthus cervinus, is a migratory bird renowned for its distinctive reddish-orange throat during its breeding season in the Arctic tundra. This precise illustration by Swedish ornithological artist Bengt-Olof Henriksson captures the bird with remarkable accuracy, reflecting the era's dedication to detailed natural history documentation. Such works were crucial in educating the public about diverse bird species before the widespread use of photography.
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Anthus Cervinus Pallas (Red-throated Pipit)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
