19th Century

magnus wilhelm von wright

Born 1805 Died 1868

early life and education magnus wilhelm von wright, a swedish-finnish painter, ornithologist, and educator, was born on june 13, 1805, in kuopio, finland. he was one of the four sibling von wright artists, showcasing his family's inclination towards art. artistic career von wright's artistic career is marked by his remarkable contributions to both ornithology and landscape painting. his work in these areas has been widely recognized and appreciated. magnus wilhelm von wright's bird illustrations are a testament to his dedication to ornithology, providing valuable insights into the world of b…

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A chart of magnus wilhelm von wright's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.

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magnus wilhelm von wright

1805 - 1868

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