Cat's Claw (Mimosa circinalis)

Mark Catesby, gepubliceerd 1731–1743

The image displays a small leafy tree or branch with pink fluffy flowers in the upper right. In the lower right, there is a large, intricately patterned butterfly. The color palette includes shades of green, light brown, pink, vibrant yellow, and black. Brown seed pods are observed hanging down in the center left of the image. The tree occupies the top half of the image, with the butterfly in the bottom right showcasing its wings' patterns and colors.
Kunstenaar
Mark Catesby
Datering
gepubliceerd 1731–1743
Soort
Prent
Techniek
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Afmetingen
34,9 × 26 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image displays a small leafy tree or branch with pink fluffy flowers in the upper right. In the lower right, there is a large, intricately patterned butterfly. The color palette includes shades of green, light brown, pink, vibrant yellow, and black. Brown seed pods are observed hanging down in the center left of the image. The tree occupies the top half of the image, with the butterfly in the bottom right showcasing its wings' patterns and colors.

Mark Catesby