The Purple Martin (Hirundo purpurea)

Mark Catesby, pubblicato nel 1731–1743

The image shows a dark blue bird on a wooden structure, with green leaves and red berries. The color palette includes dark blues, bright greens, rich reds, and natural wood tones. The bird is positioned on a horizontal stick.
Artista
Mark Catesby
Datazione
pubblicato nel 1731–1743
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensioni
26,2 × 35 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a dark blue bird on a wooden structure, with green leaves and red berries. The color palette includes dark blues, bright greens, rich reds, and natural wood tones. The bird is positioned on a horizontal stick.

Mark Catesby