The Lyon Lizard (Lacerta 6-lineata)
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
- 35 × 25,9 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
The image depicts a plant with elongated green leaves and a flower with long yellow petals and white internal petals. There is a lizard clinging to the plant's stem. The plant's leaves, lizard, and flower are rendered in shades of green, brown, yellow, and white. The plant extends vertically, with the lizard positioned lower on the stem and the flower at the top.