The Hooping Crane (Ardea Americana)

Mark Catesby, published 1731–1743

The image shows the head and neck of a large bird with a long, straight brown bill and brown plumage on the head, set against a light beige background. Next to the bird is a branch with dark purple berries and green leaves.
Artist
Mark Catesby
Date
published 1731–1743
Type
Print
Medium
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
26.2 × 35.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows the head and neck of a large bird with a long, straight brown bill and brown plumage on the head, set against a light beige background. Next to the bird is a branch with dark purple berries and green leaves.

Mark Catesby