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The Yellow and Black Pye (Oriolus Icterus)

Mark Catesbypublished 1731-1743

National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

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National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Details

Title: The Yellow and Black Pye (Oriolus Icterus)
Creator: Mark Catesby
Date Created: published 1731-1743
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Medium: hand-colored etching on wove paper
Object Credit: Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Green
Dimensions: plate: 35.5 x 26 cm (14 x 10 1/4 in.)sheet: 41.9 x 33.1 cm (16 1/2 x 13 1/16 in.)
Classification: Print
Artist School: British
Artist Nationality: English
Artist Details: English, 1679 - 1749

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