Pine Grosbeak (Pinicola Enucleator)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This finely detailed chromolithograph depicts a male Pine Grosbeak, identified by its scientific name Pinicola Enucleator, perched on a slender branch. It is an example of 19th-century ornithological illustration, likely from a larger publication on birds.
Did you know?
Magnus von Wright was one of the renowned von Wright brothers, Finnish artists and naturalists known for their exquisite ornithological illustrations. Their most famous work, "Svenska Fåglar" (Swedish Birds), published between 1828 and 1838, is considered a masterpiece of Nordic bird art, combining scientific accuracy with artistic beauty. This particular illustration showcases their dedication to capturing the intricate details of avian species.
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Pine Grosbeak (Pinicola Enucleator)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
