1754
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Yellow-breasted Chat is a 1754 ink by Mark Catesby, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting features a yellow-breasted chat perched on a plant with large, dark green leaves and a long, thin stem. The bird has a distinctive yellow chest and black head, with its wings spread out to the sides. The plant's roots are visible at the bottom of the image, adding depth to the composition. The artist's use of color and detail brings the scene to life, with the chat's feathers and the plant's leaves rendered in intricate detail. The overall effect is one of serenity and natural beauty. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up 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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