Mallard (Anas platyrhyncha), old male in summer plumage
~ 1828
About this artwork
A detailed scientific illustration depicting a male mallard duck in its summer plumage, standing in profile on a rock at the water's edge. The artwork was created by Wilhelm von Wright, a renowned Finnish-Swedish ornithological artist.
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Wilhelm von Wright, along with his brothers Magnus and Ferdinand, formed a celebrated trio of Finnish-Swedish artists renowned for their precise and lifelike depictions of birds. Their comprehensive work, "Svenska Fåglar" (Swedish Birds), remains a seminal contribution to ornithological art and played a significant role in documenting Scandinavian birdlife. These illustrations weren't just scientific records; they were artistic masterpieces that captured the beauty and character of each species.
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Mallard (Anas platyrhyncha), old male in summer plumage
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
