Capercaillie (Tetrao Urogallus)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This detailed chromolithograph, delineates a female Capercaillie (Tetrao Urogallus), standing poised on a rocky outcrop. It is plate 10 from Carl J. Sundevall's 'Sveriges Foglar' (Birds of Sweden), illustrated by William Wright.
Did you know?
The Capercaillie, the largest member of the grouse family, is famed for its elaborate courtship display in coniferous forests. This meticulously detailed illustration by William Wright not only captured the species for scientific study but also contributed to the growing public fascination with natural history during the 19th century, a period often referred to as the 'golden age' of ornithological art. Such prints helped disseminate knowledge of avian species to a broader audience, fostering appreciation for the natural world.
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Capercaillie (Tetrao Urogallus)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
