The Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)

Mark Catesby, published 1731–1743

This image depicts a red bird standing in front of a leafless tree, with a coastal background. The bird has a vivid red body and long legs, positioned centrally. The tree has slender, twisted branches reaching upwards. The background features a calm sea, rocky outcrops, and small palm-like trees. In the foreground, there is grass and a starfish. The colors are earthy, emphasizing textures. The composition resembles classical natural history illustrations, focusing on detailed depiction.
Artist
Mark Catesby
Date
published 1731–1743
Type
Print
Medium
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
35.2 × 25.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This image depicts a red bird standing in front of a leafless tree, with a coastal background. The bird has a vivid red body and long legs, positioned centrally. The tree has slender, twisted branches reaching upwards. The background features a calm sea, rocky outcrops, and small palm-like trees. In the foreground, there is grass and a starfish. The colors are earthy, emphasizing textures. The composition resembles classical natural history illustrations, focusing on detailed depiction.

Mark Catesby