Study of a Sleeping Stock Dove

Artist/Maker

DatesMade: Executed 1873-08-26

Material / Technique

Dimensionsh x w: Mått 18 x 28 cm h x w x d: Ram 21,5 x 31,6 x 1,5 cm

Inventory numberNM 7033

AcqusitionPurchase 2006 Sara and Johan Emil Graumann Fund

Other titlesTitle (sv): Studie av sovande skogsduva Title (en): Study of a Sleeping Stock Dove

DescriptionDescription: This study of a stock dove shows how skilled Ferdinand von Wright was at capturing the detail and shifting colours of a bird’s feathers. It is easy to see that the artist had long experience of working with zoological illustrations.

Collection

MaterialOil paint, Duk, Cardboard (Paper)

TechniquePainting

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