The Purple Martin (Hirundo purpurea)

Mark Catesby, publié 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.
Artiste
Mark Catesby
Datation
publié en 1731–1743
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
26,2 × 35 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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