The Blue Winged Shoveler (Anas clypeata foemina)
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
- 34,9 × 26 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
This is a drawing of a bird with a large, wide bill positioned on grassy terrain. The bird has detailed feather patterns, brown plumage, wings with blue and green sections, orange-red legs and webbed feet, and a yellow iris with a black pupil. The illustration showcases the bird in a natural history style, emphasizing the bird's textures and colors. The background is a plain, light color, keeping the focus on the bird.