The Red Clawed Crab (Cancer erythropus)
Mark Catesby, publié en 1731–1743
- Artiste
- Mark Catesby
- Datation
- publié en 1731–1743
- Catégorie
- Estampe
- Technique
- etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 25,8 × 35,4 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
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.