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The Red Clawed Crab (Cancer erythropus)

Mark Catesby

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large brown crab with red-tipped claws next to a yellow piece of coral. The color palette includes earthy browns, vibrant yellows, and red accents on the crab's claws. The crab is at the bottom left corner facing upward, and the coral branches arch to the right, filling most of the right side of the image with its intricate structure.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1731-1743
Medium
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
4606 × 3382 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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