Dryobates Minor (Lesser Spotted Woodpecker)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This detailed scientific illustration depicts a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dryobates Minor) perched on a tree branch, showcasing its distinctive black, white, and red plumage. The artwork is signed by W.v. Wright, indicating William von Wright as the artist and lithographer.
Did you know?
William von Wright, along with his brothers Magnus and Ferdinand, were influential Finnish-Swedish artists renowned for their meticulous and accurate bird illustrations. Their collective work significantly contributed to ornithological studies and fostered public appreciation for nature in the Nordic countries during the 19th century, masterfully blending scientific precision with artistic skill.
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Dryobates Minor (Lesser Spotted Woodpecker)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
