Steller's Eider
~ 1828
About this artwork
A detailed lithographic plate depicting a female Steller's Eider (Polysticta stelleri, formerly Eniconetta stelleri) standing on a rock. This illustration is part of a larger ornithological series documenting Nordic birdlife.
Did you know?
The von Wright brothers were prominent Finnish artists and ornithologists renowned for their accurate and beautiful depictions of birds. Wilhelm, the most prolific illustrator among them, created many of the plates for "Svenska Fåglar," a seminal work in Nordic ornithology. The Steller's Eider, named after the German naturalist Georg Wilhelm Steller, is a fascinating Arctic sea duck known for its distinctive plumage.
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Steller's Eider
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
