The Oyster-catcher (Hoematopus ostralegus)

Mark Catesby, pubblicato nel 1731–1743

This is a drawing of a bird standing on a rock with a branch nearby. The bird has a long, slender, red beak and red eyes. It has a brown body with a white patch on its wings and light-colored legs. The rock is textured, and there is a green branch with elongated leaves and two rounded fruits or buds. A simple background is visible with a horizontal line at the bottom. The style suggests a focus on ornithological or botanical illustration.
Artista
Mark Catesby
Datazione
pubblicato nel 1731–1743
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensioni
26,4 × 36,7 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a drawing of a bird standing on a rock with a branch nearby. The bird has a long, slender, red beak and red eyes. It has a brown body with a white patch on its wings and light-colored legs. The rock is textured, and there is a green branch with elongated leaves and two rounded fruits or buds. A simple background is visible with a horizontal line at the bottom. The style suggests a focus on ornithological or botanical illustration.

Mark Catesby