The Red Clawed Crab (Cancer erythropus)
Mark Catesby, publicado en 1731–1743
- Artista
- Mark Catesby
- Fecha
- publicado en 1731–1743
- Tipo
- Estampa
- Técnica
- etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
- Medidas
- 25,8 × 35,4 cm
- Colección
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licencia
- Dominio público, CC0
Descripción de la imagen
The image shows a large brown crab with red-tipped claws next to a yellow piece of coral. The color palette includes earthy browns, vibrant yellows, and red accents on the crab's claws. The crab is at the bottom left corner facing upward, and the coral branches arch to the right, filling most of the right side of the image with its intricate structure.