Redwing (Turdus iliacus)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This detailed lithograph depicts a Redwing (Turdus iliacus) perched on a sparse branch, typical of 19th-century ornithological studies. The illustration is signed by W.v. Wright, likely Wilhelm von Wright, a prominent Swedish-Finnish natural history artist.
Did you know?
Wilhelm von Wright, along with his brothers Magnus and Ferdinand, formed a renowned trio of Finnish-Swedish artist-naturalists. Their meticulous and vibrant bird illustrations were instrumental in documenting the ornithology of their region, often being used in seminal works like 'Svenska Fåglar' (Swedish Birds). The Redwing itself is a migratory thrush known for its distinctive reddish flanks and eyebrow stripe, a common winter visitor to the UK and parts of Europe.
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Redwing (Turdus iliacus)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
