1737
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Soree (Rallus Virginianus) is a 1737 ink by Mark Catesby, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image presents a detailed illustration of a bird perched on a rock, accompanied by a plant with long leaves and blue flowers. The bird, depicted in shades of brown, faces right with its head turned towards the viewer. Its legs are positioned on the rock, while its body is angled slightly to the left. The plant, situated to the right of the bird, features long green leaves and blue flowers with green stems. In the foreground, a small plant with red flowers is visible in the bottom-left corner, adding a pop of color to the scene. The background of the image is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the more vibrant hues of the bird and plants. This illustration is reminiscent of the work of artist 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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