The Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)

Mark Catesby, gepubliceerd 1731–1743

This image depicts a red bird standing in front of a leafless tree, with a coastal background. The bird has a vivid red body and long legs, positioned centrally. The tree has slender, twisted branches reaching upwards. The background features a calm sea, rocky outcrops, and small palm-like trees. In the foreground, there is grass and a starfish. The colors are earthy, emphasizing textures. The composition resembles classical natural history illustrations, focusing on detailed depiction.
Kunstenaar
Mark Catesby
Datering
gepubliceerd 1731–1743
Soort
Prent
Techniek
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Afmetingen
35,2 × 25,9 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This image depicts a red bird standing in front of a leafless tree, with a coastal background. The bird has a vivid red body and long legs, positioned centrally. The tree has slender, twisted branches reaching upwards. The background features a calm sea, rocky outcrops, and small palm-like trees. In the foreground, there is grass and a starfish. The colors are earthy, emphasizing textures. The composition resembles classical natural history illustrations, focusing on detailed depiction.

Mark Catesby