1737
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Ground Dove (Columba passerina) is a 1737 ink by Mark Catesby, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a small bird called a ground dove standing under a branch. The branch has clusters of tiny green berries, white flowers, and long leaves. The bird looks simple but detailed, with soft brown feathers and a calm pose. The name "The Ground Dove" is written below the bird, and the plant’s Latin name is listed too. This kind of detailed nature drawing was often used in old science books to study plants and animals. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Catesby made prints like this.
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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