Whooping Crane

Artist/Maker Marcus Catesby (England, 1682 - 1749)

Date1771

MediumHand colored engraving

Dimensionsframe: 21 3/4 × 15 in. (55.2 × 38.1 cm)

ClassificationsPrint

Credit LineAllison and James Eden

Terms

Object numberW2014.008.003

DescriptionCatesby depicts the profile of a whooping crane. Head is located on the left side of engraving looking to the right. A branch of berries is behind the front portion of head and entire bill positioned in the center of the engraving. Plate mark evident. Edition number in top right corner. Artist mark and/or image identification mark in bottom right and left corners of image.

Status

Not on view