The Purple Martin (Hirundo purpurea), Mark Catesby, published 1731-1743

Date: published 1731-1743. Dimensions: plate: 27.6 x 35.4 cm (10 7/8 x 13 15/16 in.); ; sheet: 35.6 x 51.3 cm (14 x 20 3/16 in.). Medium: hand-colored engraving on laid paper. Collection: National Gallery of Art. Mark Catesby, The Purple Martin (Hirundo purpurea), published 1731-1743, NGA 73633