The Ground Squirrel 1731 - 1743

hand-colored-etching, print

tropical

hand-colored-etching

print

botanical illustration

possibly oil pastel

green background

botanical drawing

animal drawing portrait

watercolour illustration

botanical art

watercolor

warm toned green

"The Ground Squirrel" is an 18th-century illustration by English naturalist Mark Catesby, created between 1731 and 1743. Featuring intricate detail, this watercolor on paper showcases the meticulous scientific observation of the artist. This piece is a part of Catesby's "Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands," a landmark work that documented the flora and fauna of the American South. Catesby's illustrations are renowned for their accuracy and beauty, capturing the essence of nature in a way that continues to inspire scientists and artists today.