Artwork preview

The Red Legged Thrush (Turdus plumbeus)

Mark Catesby

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large gray bird perched on a branch surrounded by leaves and small hanging fruits. The color palette includes earthy tones, with shades of gray for the bird, various greens for the leaves, and deep purple for the fruits. The bird is positioned centrally on the branch, with leaves and fruits surrounding it.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1731-1743
Medium
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
4606 × 3549 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original