The Blue Winged Shoveler (Anas clypeata foemina)

Mark Catesby, kiadva: 1731–1743

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.
Művész
Mark Catesby
Datálás
kiadva: 1731–1743
Műfaj
Grafika
Technika
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Méretek
34,9 × 26 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

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.

Mark Catesby