Mute Swan (Cygnus Olor)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This artwork is a detailed scientific illustration of a male Mute Swan (Cygnus Olor) gracefully swimming in calm water. The species' scientific name and its Swedish common name 'Knölsvan' are inscribed below the image.
Did you know?
Before the advent of widespread photography, detailed scientific illustrations like this one were indispensable tools for ornithologists and naturalists. They meticulously captured the unique features of species such as the Mute Swan, helping to classify and understand the natural world. The inclusion of its scientific name, Cygnus Olor, and common name, Knölsvan (Swedish for Mute Swan), highlights the educational and documentary intent of such works, often part of larger encyclopedic projects.
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Mute Swan (Cygnus Olor)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
