Great Crested Grebe, Young Bird
~ 1828
About this artwork
A lithographic print illustrating a young Great Crested Grebe, or Podiceps cristatus, floating gracefully on calm water. This detailed scientific depiction is characteristic of 19th-century ornithological studies, demonstrating precision in capturing avian anatomy and posture.
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The von Wright brothers, Wilhelm, Magnus, and Ferdinand, were celebrated 19th-century Finnish-Swedish naturalists and artists renowned for their accurate bird illustrations. Their monumental work 'Svenska Fåglar' (Swedish Birds) is a landmark in ornithological art, combining scientific exactitude with artistic flair and capturing the essence of avian life for generations.
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Great Crested Grebe, Young Bird
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
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