Black-legged Kittiwake (Young Bird)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This chromolithograph depicts a young Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla), a species of seabird, standing in profile on a rocky surface. It is a detailed ornithological illustration likely intended for a scientific publication.
Did you know?
Wilhelm von Wright, a Finnish-Swedish naturalist and artist, was one of three brothers (Magnus, Wilhelm, and Ferdinand) renowned for their contributions to ornithological illustration in Scandinavia. Their detailed and accurate depictions of birds were instrumental in advancing the study of natural history during the 19th century, particularly through works like "Svenska Fåglar" (Swedish Birds).
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Black-legged Kittiwake (Young Bird)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
