Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This is a detailed ornithological illustration depicting a Mistle Thrush, identified by its scientific name Turdus viscivorus and the Swedish common name Dubbeltrast. The bird is shown in profile, perched on a bare branch.
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Wilhelm von Wright was a renowned Finnish-Swedish painter and ornithologist, part of a family of talented natural history illustrators. Alongside his brothers Magnus and Ferdinand, he created iconic works that documented the avian fauna of Sweden and Finland, contributing significantly to ornithological knowledge during the 19th century through their meticulous and lifelike depictions.
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Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
