About this sheet
Scandinavian Woodland Hawks Triptych — Svenska Fåglar Lithographs, Sweden 1929
A refined trio of woodland raptors from the celebrated Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och På Sten Ritade series, published in Sweden in 1929. These original lithographs exemplify the Scandinavian approach to natural history illustration, balancing scientific observation with understated decorative elegance.
Drawn from nature and transferred to lithographic stone, the prints demonstrate careful attention to feather structure, posture and species character. The restrained compositions — birds set against open neutral backgrounds — create a calm visual rhythm that translates beautifully into contemporary interior design settings.
This triptych has been curated to emphasize visual flow across the wall, combining slender silhouettes and complementary tonal balance. Together they form a cohesive and sophisticated presentation suitable for both collectors and design-oriented installations.
These are original 1929 lithographs, not reproductions. Sold unframed; any framed examples shown are for visual reference only.
Condition report:
Light age toning and minor handling marks consistent with early 20th-century prints. Occasional faint foxing or edge wear; overall clean impressions.
Framing tips:
Use warm off-white mats with dark wood or black frames. Even spacing between works enhances the gallery-style effect.
More details of the birds:
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Triorchis lagopus (syn. Buteo lagopus)
English:
Rough-legged Buzzard
Rough-legged Hawk (North American usage)
German:
Raufußbussard
Dutch:
Ruigpootbuizerd
French:
Buse pattue
Alternative / historical names:
Rough-footed Buzzard (older English usage)
Lagopus Buzzard (early scientific texts)
Notes for collectors: an elegant Arctic and subarctic raptor with feathered legs, highly appreciated for its refined posture and soft tonal palette — visually balanced and decorative.
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Pernis apivorus
English:
European Honey Buzzard
Honey Buzzard
German:
Wespenbussard
Dutch:
Wespendief
French:
Bondrée apivore
Alternative / historical names:
Honey-eating Buzzard
Bee Hawk (rare historical reference)
Notes: recognizable for its slender head and refined plumage pattern; considered a sophisticated species depiction that adds subtle variation to raptor groupings.
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Buteo buteo
English:
Common Buzzard
German:
Mäusebussard
Dutch:
Buizerd
French:
Buse variable
Alternative / historical names:
European Buzzard
Variable Buzzard (reference to plumage variation)
Notes for collectors: one of the most iconic European birds of prey; strong silhouette and balanced composition make it ideal as a central anchor within designer-oriented wall arrangements.
This is an original and NOT a reproduction!
