Flamingo 1731 - 1743

"Flamingo" is an exquisitely detailed hand-colored engraving by Mark Catesby, a renowned English naturalist, created between 1731 and 1743. This print, part of his celebrated work "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands," showcases a vivid depiction of a flamingo standing amidst a bare tree with a distant island in the background. Catesby's meticulous attention to detail, combined with his artistic skill, resulted in a captivating illustration that captures the beauty and grace of this iconic bird.