Gronvold Collection

Gorilla gorilla, western gorilla
Oil painting on canvas of a western gorilla by Henrik Gr� ld (1858-1940), undated. Original held at the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London

Motacilla flava, yellow wagtail
Watercolour by Henrik Gr� ld (1924-5)

Missel Thrush, 19th century. Artist: Henrik Gronvold
Missel Thrush, 19th century

Walter Rothschilds Necropsittacus borbonicus
Plate 8, a watercolour painting on paper by Henrik Gronvold from Walter Rothschilds Extinct Birds (1907). Art original 56 x 78 cm. Date: 1907

Key for Eggs of Paradiseidae
Key to Plate X from Novitates Zoologicae, Volume XVII, 1910. By Henrik Gronvold. Please see image 100055 for original plate

Eggs of Paradiseidae
Plate X from Novitates Zoologicae, Volume XVII, 1910. By Henrik Gronvold. Please see image 100056 for key

Great Auk Eggs
Illustration of Great Auk Eggs by Henrik Gronvold (1858-1940)

Juvenile Sedge Warbler
Illustration of a Juvenile Sedge Warbler by Henrik Gronvold (1858-1940)

Delichon urbica, house martin
Watercolour by Henrik Gr� ld (1924-5)

Parus caeruleus, blue tits (subspecies from the Canary Islan
Watercolour by Henrik Gr� ld c. (1920). Subspecies from top to bottom: degener, teneriffae, palmensis, ambriosus

Fancolinus nobilis, handsome francolin breast feathers
Watercolour by Henrik Gr� ldof (c. 1934)

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"Gronvold: A Journey through Nature's Canvas" Step into the world of Gronvold, where art and nature intertwine in a mesmerizing display. From the majestic Gorilla gorilla to the vibrant Motacilla flava, every creature comes alive under his skilled brushstrokes. Intriguingly, Gronvold's talent extends beyond animals as he captures the essence of Missel Thrush with remarkable precision. His 19th-century artwork transports us back in time, allowing us to appreciate nature's beauty through his eyes. One cannot help but be captivated by Walter Rothschilds Necropsittacus borbonicus - a testament to both Gronvold's artistic prowess and the diversity found within avian species. And who could resist exploring his Key for Eggs of Paradiseidae? Each delicate egg holds secrets waiting to be discovered. Speaking of eggs, let us not forget about the enigmatic Great Auk Eggs that Gronvold has immortalized on canvas multiple times. These rare treasures serve as a reminder of species lost forever but preserved through art. But it is not just exotic creatures that grace Gronvold's portfolio; even our closest relatives find their place here. Pongo pygmaeus, the orangutan, gazes at us with an intensity that mirrors our own humanity. And amidst all these wonders lies a juvenile Sedge Warbler - innocent yet full of potential. It reminds us that nature is ever-evolving and filled with surprises waiting to unfold. Gronvold takes us on an enchanting journey where each stroke reveals another facet of Earth's incredible biodiversity. Through his artistry, we are reminded to cherish and protect these precious creatures before they become mere memories captured only in paintings like those beautiful Great Auk Eggs adorning museum walls. So come along and immerse yourself in "Gronvold.