European Starling (Sturnus Vulgaris)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This artwork is a detailed ornithological illustration depicting a young European starling perched on a barren tree branch. It was created by Ferdinand von Wright, a renowned Finnish painter and illustrator known for his accurate depictions of birds.
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Ferdinand von Wright, along with his brothers Magnus and Wilhelm, formed a celebrated trio of Finnish natural history illustrators in the 19th century. Their meticulous and lifelike portrayals of birds, often set in their natural habitats, were not merely scientific records but also artistic testaments to the beauty of Nordic wildlife. This particular illustration likely comes from a comprehensive work on birds, a popular genre during the era of natural history exploration.
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European Starling (Sturnus Vulgaris)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
