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The Crested Flycatcher (Muscicapa cristata)

Mark Catesby

National Gallery of Art

A bird with brown feathers and a yellow underbelly is perched on a green vine with clusters of small black berries and heart-shaped leaves. The color palette consists of earthy tones, including shades of green, brown, and a touch of yellow. The bird is situated in the center of the image, facing right, as it rests on a vine that runs diagonally across the frame. Surrounding the bird, the vine's leaves fan out, with one cluster of berries hanging near the bird's tail and another cluster above its back.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1754
Medium
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
3389 × 4468 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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