The Blue Linnet (Tanagra cyanea)

late 20th century

after Mark Catesby

Associated Names
British 20th Century

Artist

Mark Catesby

Artist After, English, 1679 - 1749

The image shows a blue bird perched on a green plant with large leaves and pink flowers. The color palette includes blue, green, pink, and brown tones. The bird, known as the "Blew Linnet," is located towards the left side, prominently displaying its blue plumage. The plant extends upwards and to the right with visible bulbs and roots at the bottom.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photomechanical reproduction of an etching and engraving with hand coloring on wove paper (Colonial Williamsburg Press)

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green

  • Dimensions

    plate: 36 × 26.5 cm (14 3/16 × 10 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 50.2 × 40.8 cm (19 3/4 × 16 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1982.109.1

  • Series Title

    Nat. Hist. of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Isl.

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74039120

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