The Logger-head Turtle (Testudo Cavanna)

Mark Catesby, pubblicato nel 1731–1743

This is a drawing of a turtle. The image shows a turtle with a detailed texture of its shell and skin, positioned horizontally across the middle of the composition. The turtle appears to be swimming or floating in a textured blue surface representing water. Below the water, there is the text "Testudo &c." printed in fine script. The drawing emphasizes the turtle's features, such as its segmented limbs, scaly body, and shell patterns.
Artista
Mark Catesby
Datazione
pubblicato nel 1731–1743
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensioni
25,5 × 35,1 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a drawing of a turtle. The image shows a turtle with a detailed texture of its shell and skin, positioned horizontally across the middle of the composition. The turtle appears to be swimming or floating in a textured blue surface representing water. Below the water, there is the text "Testudo &c." printed in fine script. The drawing emphasizes the turtle's features, such as its segmented limbs, scaly body, and shell patterns.

Mark Catesby