The Purple Martin (Hirundo purpurea)

Mark Catesby, published 1731–1743

The image shows a dark blue bird on a wooden structure, with green leaves and red berries. The color palette includes dark blues, bright greens, rich reds, and natural wood tones. The bird is positioned on a horizontal stick.
Artist
Mark Catesby
Date
published 1731–1743
Type
Print
Medium
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
26.2 × 35 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a dark blue bird on a wooden structure, with green leaves and red berries. The color palette includes dark blues, bright greens, rich reds, and natural wood tones. The bird is positioned on a horizontal stick.

Mark Catesby