Dunlin in Winter Plumage
~ 1828
About this artwork
This is a hand-colored lithograph by Wilhelm von Wright, part of his extensive work documenting the birdlife of Finland and Scandinavia. It meticulously depicts a Dunlin (Tringa alpina) in its winter plumage, poised on a rock partially submerged in water.
Did you know?
Wilhelm von Wright, along with his brothers Magnus and Ferdinand, formed a renowned trio of Finnish naturalists and artists whose meticulous bird illustrations are considered a cornerstone of Nordic ornithological art. The Dunlin, a common migratory shorebird, is depicted here in its less vibrant winter plumage, which distinguishes it from its breeding season appearance and showcases the artist's keen observation of seasonal changes in wildlife.
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Dunlin in Winter Plumage
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
