Velvet Scoter (Oidemia fusca), Second Winter Plumage
~ 1828
About this artwork
An ornithological illustration depicting a Velvet Scoter (Oidemia fusca), a large sea duck, in its second winter plumage. This print is likely part of a natural history publication, identified as plate 7 out of a series for this species.
Did you know?
Wilhelm von Wright, a Finnish-Swedish painter and ornithologist, was renowned for his detailed bird illustrations, often collaborating with his brothers Magnus and Ferdinand. His meticulous scientific drawings, like this one of the Velvet Scoter, significantly contributed to the understanding and documentation of Nordic avian species in the 19th century, blending artistic skill with scientific accuracy.
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Velvet Scoter (Oidemia fusca), Second Winter Plumage
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
