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The Coach-whip Snake (Coluber flagellum)

Mark Catesby

National Gallery of Art

A long, brown snake winds elegantly from the upper right to the lower left of the image. Below and partially entwined with the snake is a plant with green leaves, pink buds, and a singular orange-red flower with pointed petals. The color palette is composed of earthy tones, predominantly browns, greens, and muted pinks, set against a beige background.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1731-1743
Medium
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
4584 × 3371 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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