The Blue Heron (Ardea coerulea)

Mark Catesby, kiadva: 1731–1743

This is a painting of a blue heron standing beside water. The heron has deep blue plumage, a long neck, and a pointed beak suited for fishing. Its legs are long and green. The eye is detailed. The surroundings include grass, cattail plants, and water, suggesting a wetland habitat. The painting is in the style of John James Audubon.
Művész
Mark Catesby
Datálás
kiadva: 1731–1743
Műfaj
Grafika
Technika
etching and engraving with hand coloring on wove paper
Méretek
35,5 × 25,6 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

This is a painting of a blue heron standing beside water. The heron has deep blue plumage, a long neck, and a pointed beak suited for fishing. Its legs are long and green. The eye is detailed. The surroundings include grass, cattail plants, and water, suggesting a wetland habitat. The painting is in the style of John James Audubon.

Mark Catesby