Tetrastes Bonasia (Hazel Grouse)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This detailed ornithological plate by Magnus von Wright depicts a Hazel Grouse (Tetrastes bonasia) in profile, standing on a rocky outcrop with sparse vegetation. The illustration is part of his extensive work documenting Swedish and Finnish avifauna.
Did you know?
Magnus von Wright, along with his brothers Wilhelm and Ferdinand, was part of a renowned family of Finnish artists and naturalists. Their meticulous bird illustrations, particularly for works like 'Svenska Fåglar' (Swedish Birds), were pivotal in the development of ornithological art, combining scientific accuracy with artistic beauty and providing invaluable records of Scandinavian wildlife during the 19th century.
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Tetrastes Bonasia (Hazel Grouse)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
