Greenshank (Totanus littoreus)
~ 1828
About this artwork
A detailed ornithological illustration depicting a greenshank, likely intended for a scientific publication or a bird guide. The bird is rendered with precise anatomical features and natural coloration, characteristic of 19th-century scientific endeavors.
Did you know?
The von Wright brothers (Magnus, Wilhelm, and Ferdinand) were a renowned family of Finnish-Swedish naturalists and artists, celebrated for their meticulous illustrations of Nordic fauna. Their collective works, notably 'Svenska Fåglar' (Swedish Birds), significantly contributed to ornithology and art history. This particular illustration of the greenshank, *Totanus littoreus*, showcases Wilhelm's talent for capturing the delicate features of birds, providing a vital record of natural life before photography became prevalent for scientific documentation.
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Greenshank (Totanus littoreus)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
