1737
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Oyster-catcher (Hoematopus ostralegus) is a 1737 ink by Mark Catesby, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting features a bird with a long, pointed beak and legs, standing on a rock. The bird has a dark brown body with a lighter underside, and its beak is a reddish-orange color. To the right of the bird, there are some green leaves and what appears to be a fruit or nut. The bird is depicted in a realistic style, with attention to detail in its feathers and beak. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which helps to highlight the bird's features. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. The bird in this painting is an example of the artist's skill in depicting wildlife. To learn more about the artist's work, you can explore the paintings of Catesby, Mark.
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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