The Purple Martin (Hirundo purpurea)

Mark Catesby, publicado en 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.
Artista
Mark Catesby
Fecha
publicado en 1731–1743
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Medidas
26,2 × 35 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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