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.
Kunstner
Mark Catesby
Datering
published 1731–1743
Type
Print
Teknik
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Mål
26.2 × 35.1 cm
Samling
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licens
Offentligt domæne, CC0

Billedbeskrivelse

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