The Red Clawed Crab (Cancer erythropus)

Mark Catesby, published 1731–1743

The image shows a large brown crab with red-tipped claws next to a yellow piece of coral. The color palette includes earthy browns, vibrant yellows, and red accents on the crab's claws. The crab is at the bottom left corner facing upward, and the coral branches arch to the right, filling most of the right side of the image with its intricate structure.
الفنان
Mark Catesby
التاريخ
published 1731–1743
النوع
Print
التقنية
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
الأبعاد
25.8 × 35.4 cm
المجموعة
National Gallery of Art, Washington
الترخيص
ملك عام, CC0

وصف الصورة

The image shows a large brown crab with red-tipped claws next to a yellow piece of coral. The color palette includes earthy browns, vibrant yellows, and red accents on the crab's claws. The crab is at the bottom left corner facing upward, and the coral branches arch to the right, filling most of the right side of the image with its intricate structure.

Mark Catesby