Ti studier af en ugle 1726 - 1729

"Ti studier af en ugle" (Ten Studies of an Owl) is a collection of sketches by Danish artist Marcus Tuscher, created between 1726 and 1729. The artwork, now housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Tuscher’s meticulous attention to detail and understanding of avian anatomy. The drawings, rendered in red and grey wash, depict the owl from various angles, revealing the artist's keen interest in naturalism and his ability to capture the bird's expressive features. This study reflects a broader artistic trend of the 18th century, where scientific observation and the pursuit of realism played a prominent role in artistic practice.