Die schwarze Muräne (Muraena helena varietas)

Mark Catesby, veröffentlicht 1731–1743

This is a drawing of an eel entwined with a plant resembling seaweed or coral. The image depicts the elongated body of the eel with a textured surface. The eel is coiled around and through several tall, slender branches of a plant that resembles underwater flora. The colors are subdued, with earthy tones highlighting the plant life and a darker shade for the eel. The composition is simple yet detailed, emphasizing the natural interaction between the eel and its surrounding environment.
Künstler
Mark Catesby
Datierung
veröffentlicht 1731–1743
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Maße
35,1 × 25,3 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a drawing of an eel entwined with a plant resembling seaweed or coral. The image depicts the elongated body of the eel with a textured surface. The eel is coiled around and through several tall, slender branches of a plant that resembles underwater flora. The colors are subdued, with earthy tones highlighting the plant life and a darker shade for the eel. The composition is simple yet detailed, emphasizing the natural interaction between the eel and its surrounding environment.

Mark Catesby