Late 18th Century Mark Catesby "Wampum Snake With Red Lily" Framed Etching

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Mark Catesby’s "The Wampum Snake with Red Lily" is a hand-colored etching featured in his renowned work, The Natural History … Read more Mark Catesby’s "The Wampum Snake with Red Lily" is a hand-colored etching featured in his renowned work, The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands. This piece is a vivid example of Catesby’s careful study of the plants and animals of the Americas. It presents a coiled eastern mudsnake—commonly referred to as the wampum snake—alongside a finely rendered pine lily. The artwork reflects Catesby’s distinctive and appealing artistic approach, combining visual charm with a commitment to scientific accuracy in depicting both the reptile and the flower. The work is under glass and has been newly framed with a pale gold velvet mat and a burnished brass frame. Check out our other listing for a complementary piece also from Mark Catesby - "The Copper-Bellied Snake."

The etching is in excellent antique condition and the framing is also in excellent condition. It is wired on the back for ease of hanging on your wall.

This piece measures 22" wide, 18-1/8" tall, and 1" thick. See less