The Blue Heron (Ardea coerulea)

Mark Catesby, published 1731–1743

This is a painting of a blue heron standing beside water. The heron has deep blue plumage, a long neck, and a pointed beak suited for fishing. Its legs are long and green. The eye is detailed. The surroundings include grass, cattail plants, and water, suggesting a wetland habitat. The painting is in the style of John James Audubon.
Уметник
Mark Catesby
Датовање
published 1731–1743
Врста
Print
Техника
etching and engraving with hand coloring on wove paper
Димензије
35.5 × 25.6 cm
Збирка
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Лиценца
Јавно добро, CC0

Опис слике

This is a painting of a blue heron standing beside water. The heron has deep blue plumage, a long neck, and a pointed beak suited for fishing. Its legs are long and green. The eye is detailed. The surroundings include grass, cattail plants, and water, suggesting a wetland habitat. The painting is in the style of John James Audubon.

Mark Catesby