Who created "The Tropic Bird (Phaeton aethereus)"?

The Tropic Bird (Phaeton aethereus) was created by Johann Michael Seligmann after Mark Catesby in probably 1743/1762.

When was "The Tropic Bird (Phaeton aethereus)" created?

This artwork was created probably 1743/1762.

The Tropic Bird (Phaeton aethereus) is etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper.

Yes, The Tropic Bird (Phaeton aethereus) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

probably 1743/1762

Medium

etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper

Dimensions

plate: 21.9 x 37.5 cm (8 5/8 x 14 3/4 in.) sheet: 24.4 x 39.1 cm (9 5/8 x 15 3/8 in.)

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Collection of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green

Accession Number

1991.163.15