Common Eider, Old Male In Summer (1865)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Discover the serene elegance captured in Magnus Von Wright's "Common Eider, Old Male In Summer (1865)," a striking demonstration of the artist's prowess in ornithological illustration. This detailed painting features a mature Common Eider duck, depicted with meticulous attention to the bird's plumage patterns and textures. The duck is shown in a restful pose on a sandy terrain, suggesting a natural habitat by the water's edge.The artist’s use of soft, yet vivid watercolors imbues a lifelike quality into the bird, creating a textural contrast between the fine feather details and the smooth, subdued background. This composition not only highlights Von Wright's technical skill but also his profound appreciation for nature's subtle beauty.
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Magnus von Wright was a Swedish-Finnish painter, ornithologist and educator. In addition to bird illustrations, he was also known for his landscapes.
Magnus von Wright was born at the village of Haminalahti in Kuopio, Finland. His ancestors included Scottish merchants who had settled in Narva during the 17th-Century. His father Henrik Magnus von Wright was a retired Major who owned the family estate, Haminalahden.