The Red Clawed Crab (Cancer erythropus)
Mark Catesby, published 1731–1743
- Umělec
- Mark Catesby
- Datace
- published 1731–1743
- Druh
- Technika
- etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
- Rozměry
- 25.8 × 35.4 cm
- Sbírka
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Volné dílo, CC0
Popis obrázku
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.