Equestrian & Animals
Black Grouse, Cock and Hen
Ferdinand von Wright
A masterfully rendered naturalist study of a pair of black grouse in a tranquil winter setting.
Male Black Grouse
Ferdinand von Wright
1831 · Medium Not Listed
An elegant 19th-century study of a male black grouse, capturing its distinctive lyre-shaped tail and iridescent plumage.
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Where it works
A light, restful piece in a warmer tonal register — keeps the wall feeling open.
- Often works in
- Study · Hallway · Library
- Placement
- Works well where the room has a longer visual line
- Walls
- Reads clearly on both pale and deeper walls
- Color notes
- Soft white, Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
This 1831 study by Ferdinand von Wright depicts a male black grouse in profile, showcasing the artist's keen eye for naturalistic detail. Standing atop a simple grassy mound, the bird's dark plumage is accented by shimmering blue tones and a characteristic red comb, reflecting the refined tradition of European ornithological illustration.
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