The Lyon Lizard (Lacerta 6-lineata)
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
- 34,8 × 25,7 cm
- Colección
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licencia
- Dominio público, CC0
Descripción de la imagen
The image includes a green-stemmed plant with elongated leaves and two prominent flowers, one yellow and the other white. A lizard is on the plant's stem. The color palette consists of green, yellow, gray, and white against a light background. The plant stretches from the bottom to the top of the image, with the lizard positioned in the middle, wrapping its tail around the stem above visible roots at the base.