White-winged Scoter (Oidemia Fusca)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This detailed scientific illustration depicts a White-winged Scoter, a species of sea duck, standing prominently on a rock. The work is likely a plate from a larger ornithological series, meticulously rendered for scientific accuracy.
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Wilhelm von Wright, along with his brothers Magnus and Ferdinand, formed a distinguished family of Finnish naturalists and artists. Their collective work significantly contributed to ornithological art, particularly their monumental publication 'Svenska Fåglar' (Swedish Birds), which became a foundational text for Scandinavian bird study. This illustration reflects their dedication to both scientific accuracy and artistic detail.
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White-winged Scoter (Oidemia Fusca)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
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