The Cutwater (Rhynchops nigra)

published 1731-1743

Mark Catesby

Associated Names
Mark Catesby

Artist, English, 1679 - 1749

This is a drawing of a bird in profile, standing on ground. The bird has distinct coloration, with dark plumage on its back, wings, and tail, and lighter color on its underbelly and face. It has long, slender legs with webbed feet, and an elongated, forked beak that is open. The beak shows a reddish-orange hue at the upper section and black tips. The drawing depicts detailed feathers, legs, and feet texture, with a minimal background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25.8 × 37.8 cm (10 3/16 × 14 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 34.5 × 50.6 cm (13 9/16 × 19 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1979.69.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Natural History, Vol. vol.1, no. 90

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1771

  • Catesby, Mark. The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands. London: 1771.

Watermarks

fleur-de-lis in shield surmounted by crown

Wikidata ID

Q65574814

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