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Catesby, Mark

2 works

The image shows a large dark blue eel among tall, slender, branching coral structures. The eel is dark blue and black, while the coral is golden brown against a light background. The eel's head is on the left, with its body winding through the coral branches that rise vertically in the image.

The Black Muray (Muraenae helenae varietas)

Catesby, Mark

This is a painting of a purple bird perched on a rock. The image depicts a bird with dark plumage standing on a small, rocky mound scattered with patches of greenery. The bird's beak is open, and its eye is highlighted. The brushstrokes illustrate the texture of its feathers, while the rock beneath is shaded in warm earth tones, accentuated by small areas of plant life sprouting around it. The background is a plain, light color, allowing focus on the detailed rendering of the bird itself.

The Purple Jack Daw (Gracula Quiscula)

Catesby, Mark