Iceland Gull (Larus leucopterus)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This is a detailed chromolithograph depicting an Iceland Gull (Larus leucopterus), likely part of a larger ornithological publication. The bird is shown in profile, standing on rocky ground with subtle indications of water in the background.
Did you know?
The Iceland Gull, despite its name, breeds mainly in Arctic Canada and Greenland, only wintering in Iceland and further south. Scientific illustrations like this one by Bror Hallberg were crucial in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for identifying and categorizing species, playing a vital role in the development of ornithology as a scientific discipline and educating the public about the natural world.
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Iceland Gull (Larus leucopterus)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
