Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo)
~ 1828
About this artwork
An illustration from 'Svenska Fåglar' (Swedish Birds) depicting an old male Great Cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo, as observed in February. The bird stands atop a rock, rendered with remarkable detail.
Did you know?
Wilhelm von Wright, along with his brothers Magnus and Ferdinand, were pioneering Finnish-Swedish artists and ornithologists renowned for their detailed and accurate bird illustrations. Their magnum opus, 'Svenska Fåglar' (Swedish Birds), published between 1828 and 1838, significantly contributed to the scientific understanding and public appreciation of Nordic birdlife during the 19th century.
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Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
