Northern Harrier (Circus Cyaneus)
~ 1828
About this artwork
An illustration of a Northern Harrier (Circus Cyaneus) perched on a textured tree branch against a plain white background. The bird is depicted with meticulous detail, capturing its plumage, form, and sharp features accurately for scientific study.
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August Bortz was a significant German ornithological illustrator known for his precise and lifelike depictions of birds, often working with leading ornithologists of his time. His illustrations, like this one of the Northern Harrier, were instrumental in cataloging avian species and contributing to the scientific understanding of birds in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, bridging art and scientific research.
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Northern Harrier (Circus Cyaneus)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
