fratelli Wright - 16 litografie: ornitologiche
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Lot of 16 chromolithographs of birds – Fratelli von Wright – 1929 Edition
Elegant lot consisting of 16 ornithological prints drawn from the famous Svenska Fåglar by the von Wright brothers, among the most important European naturalist illustrators of the 19th century.
Magnus von Wright (1805–1868)
Wilhelm von Wright (1810–1887)
Ferdinand von Wright (1822–1906)
The plates reproduce with extraordinary scientific precision several species of birds, depicted from life and rendered with great artistic sensitivity. The original work is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of ornithological illustration.
The present prints belong to the refined 1929 edition, produced with chromolithographic technique, which returns brilliant colors and sharp details.
Characteristics:
Technique: chromolithography
Era: 1929
Number of prints: 16
Dimensions: about 38 × 28 cm each
Conditions: excellent state of preservation, with normal and slight signs of aging if present
The plates are particularly decorative, ideal for both collectors and interior decoration, thanks to their clean and elegant style.
Lot of 16 chromolithographs of birds – Fratelli von Wright – 1929 Edition
Elegant lot consisting of 16 ornithological prints drawn from the famous Svenska Fåglar by the von Wright brothers, among the most important European naturalist illustrators of the 19th century.
Magnus von Wright (1805–1868)
Wilhelm von Wright (1810–1887)
Ferdinand von Wright (1822–1906)
The plates reproduce with extraordinary scientific precision several species of birds, depicted from life and rendered with great artistic sensitivity. The original work is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of ornithological illustration.
The present prints belong to the refined 1929 edition, produced with chromolithographic technique, which returns brilliant colors and sharp details.
Characteristics:
Technique: chromolithography
Era: 1929
Number of prints: 16
Dimensions: about 38 × 28 cm each
Conditions: excellent state of preservation, with normal and slight signs of aging if present
The plates are particularly decorative, ideal for both collectors and interior decoration, thanks to their clean and elegant style.
Details
Artist
fratelli Wright
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
16 litografie: ornitologiche
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
Sweden
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
38 cm
Width
28 cm
Style
Realism
Period
1920-1930
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