Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This finely detailed scientific illustration depicts a Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons), identified by its scientific and Swedish names. The artwork was delineated by M. von Wright, likely Magnus von Wright, a renowned Finnish naturalist and artist.
Did you know?
Magnus von Wright, a Finnish painter and ornithologist, was renowned for his meticulous bird illustrations. He, along with his brothers Wilhelm and Ferdinand, formed a notable trio of Finnish artists and naturalists whose extensive work significantly contributed to the documentation of Finnish fauna during the 19th century. Their detailed drawings are still valued for their scientific accuracy and artistic merit.
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Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
