Die Sumpfralle (Rallus virginianus)

Mark Catesby, veröffentlicht 1731–1743

This is a painting of a bird and a flowering plant. The image features a bird standing on a small piece of rocky ground with long legs and a slightly curved beak. Adjacent to the bird is a tall, slender plant with large green leaves and blue flowers. The background is a simple light color, emphasizing the natural elements in the foreground.
Künstler
Mark Catesby
Datierung
veröffentlicht 1731–1743
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Maße
35,2 × 26,2 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a painting of a bird and a flowering plant. The image features a bird standing on a small piece of rocky ground with long legs and a slightly curved beak. Adjacent to the bird is a tall, slender plant with large green leaves and blue flowers. The background is a simple light color, emphasizing the natural elements in the foreground.

Mark Catesby