Red-breasted Goose
~ 1828
About this artwork
This is a highly detailed ornithological illustration depicting a Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis) in profile, standing on a rocky bank beside water. The illustration was created by Ferdinand von Wright, a renowned Finnish painter known for his natural history works.
Did you know?
The Red-breasted Goose is a small, visually striking species of goose native to the Arctic regions of Eurasia, particularly Siberia. Known for its rapid and elegant flight, it undertakes long migrations to wintering grounds primarily in southeastern Europe. This species faces significant conservation challenges, being classified as vulnerable due to habitat loss and hunting pressures along its migratory routes. Nineteenth-century scientific illustrations like this one by Ferdinand von Wright were crucial in documenting species and fostering early public awareness of wildlife.
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Red-breasted Goose
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
