Geschoten auerhoen 1855

This lithograph titled "Geschoten auerhoen" (Shot Capercaillie) depicts a dead capercaillie bird in mid-air with its wings spread out. The artist, who remains anonymous, created this work in 1855, likely as part of a larger ornithological study or hunting journal. The detailed depiction of the bird’s anatomy suggests an interest in naturalism and scientific illustration. The image's stark realism and meticulous attention to detail would have appealed to audiences interested in both the beauty and practicality of nature.