The Yellow and Black Pye (Oriolus Icterus)

Mark Catesby, pubblicato nel 1731–1743

The image shows a bird perched on an onion-like bulb in the foreground, with large, pointed flowers and elongated green leaves appearing in the background. The bird has vibrant yellow and black plumage with blue legs and beak, while the flowers are primarily white and green with hints of brown. A small insect with blue wings is positioned to the right and slightly below the bird. The composition is centered, with the plant extending upwards and the bird situated to the lower left, facing towards the right side where the insect is located.
Artista
Mark Catesby
Datazione
pubblicato nel 1731–1743
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
etching and engraving with hand coloring on wove paper
Dimensioni
35,5 × 26 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a bird perched on an onion-like bulb in the foreground, with large, pointed flowers and elongated green leaves appearing in the background. The bird has vibrant yellow and black plumage with blue legs and beak, while the flowers are primarily white and green with hints of brown. A small insect with blue wings is positioned to the right and slightly below the bird. The composition is centered, with the plant extending upwards and the bird situated to the lower left, facing towards the right side where the insect is located.

Mark Catesby