The Hooping Crane (Ardea Americana)

Mark Catesby, published 1731–1743

The image shows the head and neck of a large bird with a long, straight brown bill and brown plumage on the head, set against a light beige background. Next to the bird is a branch with dark purple berries and green leaves.

Artista: Mark Catesby
Data: published 1731–1743
Tipus: Print
Tècnica: etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Mides: 26.2 × 35.1 cm
Col·lecció: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Llicència: Domini públic, CC0

Descripció de la imatge

The image shows the head and neck of a large bird with a long, straight brown bill and brown plumage on the head, set against a light beige background. Next to the bird is a branch with dark purple berries and green leaves.

Mark Catesby