Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This is a detailed 19th-century scientific illustration of a Whooper Swan, identified by its scientific name *Cygnus cygnus*, standing prominently on a rocky shore. In the background, two smaller swans are visible in the calm water against a backdrop of dark rocks.
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The Whooper Swan is celebrated for its distinctive bugling call, which gives it its name, and undertakes impressive long-distance migrations across northern Eurasia. It holds cultural significance as the national bird of Finland, often appearing in Nordic folklore and literature as a symbol of elegance and wild beauty. This illustration captures the majestic posture typical of these magnificent birds.
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Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
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