Von Wright brothers

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The von Wright brothers were five Finnish brothers of whom three were noted artists - Magnus von Wright (1805–1868), Wilhelm von Wright (1810–1887) and Ferdinand von Wright (1822–1906). These ornithologists, scientists, nature illustrators and artists were born in Haminalahti near Kuopio in Finland. Magnus and Wilhelm von Wright began the illustrative work Svenska Foglar ("Swedish birds") in August 1828. The work was financed by count Nils Bonde. The works was ready by 1838 and contains 178 lithographs.{{cite book|title=The Von Wright Brothers: Art, Science and Life|author1=Anttonen, Erkki| author2=Pennonen, Anne-Maria |publisher=Ateneum, Finnish National Gallery|year=2017}}

File:Picus canus 2.jpg|Grey-headed woodpecker by Magnus von Wright

File:Oriolus oriolus.jpg|Eurasian golden oriole by Magnus von Wright

File:Fratercula arctica.jpg|Atlantic puffin by Wilhelm von Wright

File:Pica pica.jpg|Eurasian magpie by Wilhelm von Wright

File:Ensi yllatys.jpg|The first surprise by Ferdinand von Wright

File:Ferdinand von Wright - Taistelevat metsot - 1886 - oljymaalaus - Ateneumin taidemuseo.png|Western capercaillie by Ferdinand von Wright

File:A history of Scandinavian fishes (9661319663).jpg|Cuckoo wrasse by Wilhelm von Wright