The Purple Jack Daw (Gracula Quiscula) by Mark Catesby

The Purple Jack Daw (Gracula Quiscula) Possibly 1731 - 1743

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print

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

green background

underpainting

animal portrait

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

watercolor

warm toned green

"The Purple Jack Daw (Gracula Quiscula)" is a hand-colored engraving by Mark Catesby, a renowned English naturalist and artist. Created between 1731 and 1743, it exemplifies Catesby's meticulous approach to documenting the natural world. The artwork depicts a life-size, detailed portrayal of the Purple Grackle, a common North American bird. Catesby’s work is notable for its scientific accuracy and its artistic elegance, showcasing the beauty and diversity of the natural world.