Birds · 20th century
€ 550
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Very good overall condition with light age toning and minor handling marks consistent with period prints. Strong impressions with clear detail and attractive color. No significant structural issues observed.
1929 Swedish Ornithology Lithographs — Eurasian Wigeon Trio
This refined set of three original Swedish ornithological lithographs, published in 1929 as part of the distinguished Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och På Sten Ritade series, presents a complete study of the Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope, formerly Mareca penelope) in three complementary seasonal and age variations.
Executed with scientific precision and exceptional lithographic clarity, the compositions combine naturalistic accuracy with the calm decorative balance characteristic of early twentieth-century Scandinavian natural history illustration. The trio includes a richly colored adult male in breeding plumage, a younger bird in autumn tones, and a more subdued seasonal representation, together creating a harmonious narrative of variation within one species.
The warm chestnut head tones and intricate feather patterning contrast beautifully against the soft neutral backgrounds, giving the group both visual warmth and compositional serenity. Displayed together, the three plates form a museum-quality species study with strong interior presence, ideal for both classical and contemporary environments.
This is a complete decorative grouping with strong symmetry and tonal balance, particularly appealing for interior designers seeking refined natural history artwork with subtle color richness.
These are original prints from the year of publication (1929), not later reproductions. The prints are offered unframed, enabling custom framing to personal or interior preferences. Any framed images shown are for visual inspiration only.
Condition report: Very good overall condition with light age toning and minor handling marks consistent with period prints. Strong impressions with clear detail and attractive color. No significant structural issues observed.
Framing tips: Display as a horizontal triptych in dark walnut or ebonized frames with generous ivory mats. A consistent wide mat border enhances the unity of the set and emphasizes the elegant Scandinavian aesthetic.
Technique: Lithograph
Maker: Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och På Sten Ritade, Sweden, 1929
