Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius curonicus)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This is a detailed scientific illustration of a Little Ringed Plover, identified by its scientific name Charadrius dubius curonicus. The work is attributed to Wilhelm von Wright as both delineator and lithographer, with A. Börtz as the printer.
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Wilhelm von Wright, a Finnish-Swedish painter and naturalist, was renowned for his detailed and accurate bird illustrations. Alongside his brothers Magnus and Ferdinand, he contributed significantly to ornithological art in Scandinavia, often working from observed specimens in their natural habitats. His work provided invaluable documentation of the region's avian life, bridging art and scientific inquiry.
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Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius curonicus)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
