Two Eiders
1867
Ferdinand von Wright captures a quiet moment on a rocky Scandinavian shore with this stunning 1867 portrait of a pair of common eiders. The male stands tall and proud in his striking black-and-white plumage with a splash of mint green on his neck, while the female sits nestled below, her mottled brown feathers perfectly camouflaged against the rocks. As part of the famous von Wright brothers who illustrated the monumental 'Svenska Fåglar' (Swedish Birds), Ferdinand blended scientific accuracy with a moody, atmospheric landscape that feels like a breath of fresh sea air.
- Technique
- Oil painting
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