Whinchats
~ 1828
About this artwork
This lithographic illustration features two Whinchats (Saxicola rubetra), with the male perched above and the female below, both rendered with meticulous detail typical of ornithological studies. The inscription 'W. v. Wright del W. v. Wright lit.' indicates the artist's role in both drawing and lithographing the work.
Did you know?
Wilhelm von Wright, along with his brothers Magnus and Ferdinand, formed a renowned trio of Finnish-Swedish naturalists and artists. Their collaborative work, 'Svenska Fåglar' (Swedish Birds), published in the 1830s, is celebrated for its scientific accuracy and artistic quality, providing a lasting record of Scandinavian avian fauna.
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Whinchats
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
