The Pied-billed Dobchick (Colymbus podiceps)

Mark Catesby, pubblicato nel 1731–1743

This is a painting of a bird with webbed feet, identified as "Podiceps," likely a type of grebe, depicted in water. The image portrays the bird from a side angle, with its body mostly round and head elegantly curved towards its back, as it sits on a blue patch representing water. The bird's plumage is shown in shades of brown with intricate detailing. The feet are detailed with lines suggesting a scale-like texture, extending out behind the bird. This painting is in the style of naturalist illustrations of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Artista
Mark Catesby
Datazione
pubblicato nel 1731–1743
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensioni
26,2 × 34 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a painting of a bird with webbed feet, identified as "Podiceps," likely a type of grebe, depicted in water. The image portrays the bird from a side angle, with its body mostly round and head elegantly curved towards its back, as it sits on a blue patch representing water. The bird's plumage is shown in shades of brown with intricate detailing. The feet are detailed with lines suggesting a scale-like texture, extending out behind the bird. This painting is in the style of naturalist illustrations of the 18th and 19th centuries.

Mark Catesby