Illustration of a Female Blackbird (Turdus Merula)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This lithographic illustration by W. C. Wright depicts a female blackbird, identified by its scientific name Turdus Merula and the Swedish 'Koltrast ♀.' The bird is shown in profile, perched on a short branch, meticulously rendered with attention to its plumage and form against a plain background.
Did you know?
The common blackbird, Turdus merula, was first formally described by Carl Linnaeus in his monumental 1758 work, Systema Naturae, marking a key step in modern biological classification. Illustrations like this one by W.C. Wright were crucial for disseminating ornithological knowledge, serving both scientific and aesthetic purposes in an era before widespread photographic documentation.
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Illustration of a Female Blackbird (Turdus Merula)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
