Rock Pipit (Anthus Spinoletta Rupestris)
~ 1828
About this artwork
A detailed lithographic illustration of a Rock Pipit (Skärpiplärka i vårdräkt, in spring plumage), meticulously drawn by Magnus von Wright and lithographed by Wilhelm von Wright, showcasing the bird standing on a rock at the water's edge.
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The von Wright brothers, Magnus and Wilhelm, were celebrated Finnish naturalists and artists, renowned for their profound contributions to ornithology in the Nordic region. Their collaborative work, exemplified by this detailed lithograph, combined scientific precision with artistic skill, playing a crucial role in documenting and popularizing the diverse bird species of their time.
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Rock Pipit (Anthus Spinoletta Rupestris)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
