The Ground Dove (Columba passerina)

Mark Catesby, published 1731–1743

This is a drawing of a bird and a flowering plant. The drawing features a small bird labeled as "The Ground Dove," beneath an illustration of a botanical subject. The plant is adorned with leaves, flowers, and seed pods. The composition resembles classic botanical illustrations, with precise attention to detail. The accompanying text suggests a scientific context, enhancing the educational aim of the drawing.
هنرمند
Mark Catesby
تاریخ
published 1731–1743
نوع
Print
شیوه
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
ابعاد
35.7 × 26.2 cm
مجموعه
National Gallery of Art, Washington
مجوز
مالکیت عمومی, CC0

توصیف تصویر

This is a drawing of a bird and a flowering plant. The drawing features a small bird labeled as "The Ground Dove," beneath an illustration of a botanical subject. The plant is adorned with leaves, flowers, and seed pods. The composition resembles classic botanical illustrations, with precise attention to detail. The accompanying text suggests a scientific context, enhancing the educational aim of the drawing.

Mark Catesby