Der Blaureiher (Ardea coerulea)

Mark Catesby, veröffentlicht 1731–1743

The artwork is a detailed illustration of a Blue Heron, oriented vertically. The heron is depicted in profile, standing on a small patch of land beside a body of water. Its plumage is rendered in shades of blue and gray, with intricate feather detailing. The bird's long neck curves, and its beak is colored in a vivid blue. The heron's legs are slender and yellowish-brown, with large, prominent feet. Sparse vegetation, including grass and cattails, surrounds the bird. The background is plain. An inscription "Ardea coerulea" is visible near the bottom left, identifying the species.
Künstler
Mark Catesby
Datierung
veröffentlicht 1731–1743
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Maße
35,6 × 25,7 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The artwork is a detailed illustration of a Blue Heron, oriented vertically. The heron is depicted in profile, standing on a small patch of land beside a body of water. Its plumage is rendered in shades of blue and gray, with intricate feather detailing. The bird's long neck curves, and its beak is colored in a vivid blue. The heron's legs are slender and yellowish-brown, with large, prominent feet. Sparse vegetation, including grass and cattails, surrounds the bird. The background is plain. An inscription "Ardea coerulea" is visible near the bottom left, identifying the species.

Mark Catesby