Mark Catesby (1679-1749) Tail Fish by Mark Catesby 1741 Framed Engraving Hand Colored

Mark Catesby, English (1679-1749)

An etching and engraving hand-colored on laid paper.

Labels "Perca &c" and "Perca canda nigra" detonate the two tail fish species, the Black-Tail and Negro-Fish.

Catesby's work is distinctive for its combined portrayal of plant and animal life on the same page, a style that was both practical and innovative for its time.

Mark Catesby was an English naturalist, painter, and etcher, best known for his pioneering work, "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands." He spent significant time in the American colonies, particularly the southeastern region, studying and documenting its flora and fauna. His work is notable for its detailed illustrations, often combining plants and animals on the same page, and for being the first color plate book on American birds.

Overall size 20" x 23"

Condition: Great; Some discoloration. Not inspected outside of frame.