The Yellow and Black Pye (Oriolus Icterus)

Mark Catesby, gepubliceerd 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.
Kunstenaar
Mark Catesby
Datering
gepubliceerd 1731–1743
Soort
Prent
Techniek
etching and engraving with hand coloring on wove paper
Afmetingen
35,5 × 26 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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