{"product_id":"susemihl-teutsche-ornithologie","title":"Susemihl's Teutsche Ornithologie - Short-eared Owl","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge original 19th century old master drawing and watercolor on paper of a Short-eared Owl after Susemihl's Teutsche Ornithologie \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e330 mm x 235 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(*Asio flammeus*, formerly often listed as *Strix palustris* or *Strix brachyotos\u003cem\u003e).\u003c\/em\u003e*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustration shows a medium-sized owl perched on a dark, textured branch, viewed from a slightly three-quarter angle facing the viewer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInscription\u003cbr\u003e-\"Strix palustris, \/ brachyotos \/ ?.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"Deutsche Ornithologie.\"\u003cbr\u003eSignature**: \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eE. G. F. fec.\"  in the bottom right,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drawing is after **Johann Conrad Susemihl’s *Teutsche Ornithologie* (German Ornithology)**, a multi-volume work from the early 19th century (primarily 1800s–1817) featuring high-quality, hand-colored engravings of German birds. It was a major German contribution to scientific ornithological illustration, aiming for lifelike accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Short-eared Owl is a widespread species often associated with open marshes, grasslands, and tundra, known for its daytime hunting habits and distinctive \"moth-like\" flight. This classic illustration captures its cryptic plumage beautifully. The page number \"52\" in the top right suggests it's from a bound volume. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely example of early scientific natural history art!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"APPLE BOUTIQUE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43477313454198,"sku":null,"price":4143.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1734\/1149\/files\/SusemihlTeutscheOrnithologie2.jpg?v=1780645912","url":"https:\/\/appleboutique.com\/products\/susemihl-teutsche-ornithologie","provider":"APPLE BOUTIQUE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}