Willow Ptarmigan in Summer (Lagopus lagopus)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This is a detailed natural history illustration of a Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) in its summer plumage, depicted standing on rocks with sparse vegetation. The artwork is by Ferdinand von Wright, a renowned Finnish painter known for his precise bird illustrations.
Did you know?
Ferdinand von Wright was part of a famous trio of brothers, Magnus, Wilhelm, and Ferdinand, who were all highly respected naturalists and artists in Finland. They are particularly celebrated for their precise and artistic depictions of birds. The Willow Ptarmigan, or Dalripa, is a bird native to arctic and subarctic regions and is known for its seasonal plumage changes, turning mostly white in winter for camouflage, and developing the speckled brown and black feathers seen here in summer.
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Willow Ptarmigan in Summer (Lagopus lagopus)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
