The Lyon Lizard (Lacerta 6-lineata)

Mark Catesby, kiadva: 1731–1743

The image shows a botanical illustration of an orchid plant with green leaves and a yellow flower. A brown lizard is wrapped around the stem. The color palette includes green, yellow, and brown against a beige background. The roots are visible at the bottom, with the plant stem rising vertically through the center. The lizard is positioned on the lower left, its tail curling around the stem. The flower is located towards the top right, with long petals extending outward.
Művész
Mark Catesby
Datálás
kiadva: 1731–1743
Műfaj
Grafika
Technika
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Méretek
34,9 × 25,6 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

The image shows a botanical illustration of an orchid plant with green leaves and a yellow flower. A brown lizard is wrapped around the stem. The color palette includes green, yellow, and brown against a beige background. The roots are visible at the bottom, with the plant stem rising vertically through the center. The lizard is positioned on the lower left, its tail curling around the stem. The flower is located towards the top right, with long petals extending outward.

Mark Catesby