1754
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Yellow Throated Creeper is a 1754 ink by Mark Catesby, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting features a bird perched on a branch, surrounded by red flowers and green leaves. The bird has a distinctive yellow throat and a long, slender beak. The flowers are depicted in various stages of bloom, with some fully open and others still closed. The artist's use of color and detail creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye to the bird and its surroundings. The overall effect is one of serenity and natural beauty. For more information on the artist's use of etching and engraving techniques, explore the world of etching.
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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