Equestrian & Animals
Common Eider, Male
Magnus von Wright
An elegant 19th-century naturalist study of a male Common Eider resting on a shoreline rock.
Red-Breasted Merganser, Male
Ferdinand von Wright
1831 · Medium Not Listed
An exquisite 1831 naturalist illustration of a male red-breasted merganser, showcasing the bird's distinctive profile and fine plumage.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced piece with a quiet mood in a warmer tonal register — holds a wall without competing for attention.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads naturally above long furniture lines
- Walls
- Works across a broad range of wall colors
- Color notes
- Soft cream, Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
Created in 1831 by Finnish artist Ferdinand von Wright, this precise study depicts a male red-breasted merganser resting on a simple stone. Part of a legendary family of naturalist painters, von Wright captures the serrated bill and striking crest of the species with remarkable scientific accuracy and artistic elegance.
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