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Kotka jyrkänteen reunalla, by Ferdinand von Wright, unspecified

Kotka jyrkänteen reunalla

Ferdinand von Wright

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Kotka jyrkänteen reunalla is an unspecified by Ferdinand von Wright, depicting Eagle, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Ferdinand von Wright
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a large brown eagle perched on a rocky outcrop. The eagle has a sharp beak and is looking to the left. It has its wings spread out, with one wing slightly higher than the other. The eagle's feathers are brown and white, with a lighter-colored belly. The rocky outcrop is covered in grass and moss, and there are mountains in the background. The sky is blue with white clouds. The eagle appears to be standing over a dead bird, possibly its prey. The painting is very detailed, with realistic textures and colors. The eagle's feathers look soft and fluffy, while the rocks and grass look rough and earthy. The artist of this painting is Wright, Ferdinand von.

About the artist

Portrait of Ferdinand von Wright
Artist

Ferdinand von Wright

Ferdinand von Wright (19 March 1822, Haminalahti, near Kuopio - 31 July 1906, Kuopio) was a Finnish painter (belonging to Swedish-speaking population of Finland) - He is best known for his landscapes and animal…

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