White Wagtail (Motacilla Alba) in Winter Plumage
~ 1828
About this artwork
This detailed scientific illustration depicts a White Wagtail (Motacilla Alba) perched on a slender, bare branch, showcasing its distinct black, white, and grey winter plumage against a plain background. The artwork is signed by A. Börtzell, a notable ornithological illustrator.
Did you know?
The White Wagtail (Motacilla Alba) is not only a common and widespread bird across Europe and Asia but also holds the distinction of being the national bird of Latvia. Arthur Börtzell, the artist, was a significant Swedish ornithological illustrator known for his precise and lifelike depictions, contributing greatly to scientific understanding and popular appreciation of birds in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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White Wagtail (Motacilla Alba) in Winter Plumage
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
