The Soree (Rallus Virginianus)

Mark Catesby, published 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.
Artist
Mark Catesby
Date
published 1731–1743
Type
Print
Medium
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
35.2 × 26.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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