161 Olof Rudbeck the Younger (1660–1740), after – Ptarmigan in Transitional Plumage (Tetras Alba) – Offset print
This distinctive, large-format print illustrates the Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus) captured in its striking transitional or summer plumage. The bird is shown in profile, exhibiting a mottled pattern of dark feathering speckled across the otherwise white body, providing natural camouflage against the rocky tundra during the warmer, snow-free months. The figure retains the characteristic red eye comb and heavily feathered feet. This work is based on one of the celebrated illustrations found in the Great Bird Book (Fogelboken), the remarkable, yet unpublished, ornithological manuscript from the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
Olof Rudbeck the Younger was a Swedish naturalist and physician, recognized as a pioneer in ornithology. Following an expedition to Lapland, he dedicated himself to the creation of the Great Bird Book, a collection of nearly 1,000 highly accurate and naturalistic watercolor drawings of Swedish birds, intended for publication but never formally printed during his lifetime. The illustrations served as the foundation for the revolutionary ornithological lectures he gave at Uppsala University and later influenced his student, Carl Linnaeus, in the naming and classification of species.
Artist or Maker: Olof Rudbeck the Younger
Dimensions: Approximately 44 × 28 cm
Medium: Offset print
Date: 20th Century
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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