1737
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Fieldfare of Carolina (Turdus migratorius) is a 1737 ink by Mark Catesby, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a bright red bird with a black-and-white head perched on a gnarled branch. Its feathers are detailed in bold colors, and a vine with green leaves and small purple berries grows nearby. The bird’s beak is open slightly, as if it’s about to eat or call out. The artist labeled this bird *The Fieldfare* and the plant *The Snake-root*, showing nature in sharp, precise lines. The colors pop against the plain background, making the bird and plant stand out. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists like Catesby made these crisp, colorful prints.
Mark Catesby (24 March 1683 – 23 December 1749) was an English naturalist who studied the flora and fauna of the New World.
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