Catesby Bird Engraving, Carolina Dove
Catesby, Mark (1683-1749).
The Turtle of Carolina, Turtur carolinensis; The May Apple, Anapodophyllon canadense merini, T. 24.
Engraving with original hand color.
London: c. 1731-1775.
From, ‘The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands: Containing Figures of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Serpents, Insects and Plants:…’
20 1/2" x 14" sheet, 29 1/2" x 23 1/2" framed.
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Catesby, Mark (1683-1749).
The Turtle of Carolina, Turtur carolinensis; The May Apple, Anapodophyllon canadense merini, T. 24.
Engraving with original hand color.
London: c. 1731-1775.
From, ‘The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands: Containing Figures of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Serpents, Insects and Plants:…’
20 1/2" x 14" sheet, 29 1/2" x 23 1/2" framed.