The Purple Jack Daw (Gracula Quiscula)

Mark Catesby, pubblicato nel 1731–1743

This is a painting of a purple bird perched on a rock. The image depicts a bird with dark plumage standing on a small, rocky mound scattered with patches of greenery. The bird's beak is open, and its eye is highlighted. The brushstrokes illustrate the texture of its feathers, while the rock beneath is shaded in warm earth tones, accentuated by small areas of plant life sprouting around it. The background is a plain, light color, allowing focus on the detailed rendering of the bird itself.
Artista
Mark Catesby
Datazione
pubblicato nel 1731–1743
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensioni
26 × 34,8 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a painting of a purple bird perched on a rock. The image depicts a bird with dark plumage standing on a small, rocky mound scattered with patches of greenery. The bird's beak is open, and its eye is highlighted. The brushstrokes illustrate the texture of its feathers, while the rock beneath is shaded in warm earth tones, accentuated by small areas of plant life sprouting around it. The background is a plain, light color, allowing focus on the detailed rendering of the bird itself.

Mark Catesby