Hazel Grouse (Tetrastes Bonasia) Female in Juvenile Plumage, End of July
~ 1828
About this artwork
A meticulous ornithological illustration depicting a female Hazel Grouse (Tetrastes Bonasia) in its juvenile plumage, as it would appear at the end of July. The bird is shown in profile, standing on a small patch of ground with subtle vegetation against a plain background.
Did you know?
The von Wright brothers, a prominent family of Finnish artists, were celebrated for their significant contributions to ornithological illustration in the 19th century. Although this particular plate is attributed to N. v. Wright (likely Nils von Wright), it continues the family's legacy of combining scientific precision with artistic flair. These detailed illustrations were crucial in documenting the avian fauna of Scandinavia and are prized by both naturalists and art collectors for their accuracy and aesthetic beauty.
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Hazel Grouse (Tetrastes Bonasia) Female in Juvenile Plumage, End of July
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
