Hybrid Black Grouse and Willow Ptarmigan, Male in Winter Plumage
~ 1828
About this artwork
An intricate scientific illustration depicting a male hybrid of a Black Grouse (Lyrurus tetrix) and a Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) in its distinctive winter plumage. The bird stands atop a snowdrift, with sparse evergreen trees in the background, characteristic of its natural habitat.
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Magnus von Wright was a prominent Finnish painter and ornithologist, known for his detailed bird illustrations. He was part of a trio of brothers, Ferdinand von Wright and Wilhelm von Wright, all renowned for their contributions to Finnish art and natural history illustration. Their work provides invaluable documentation of Nordic fauna from the 19th century.
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Hybrid Black Grouse and Willow Ptarmigan, Male in Winter Plumage
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
