Natural History retailer Grouse & Lily Botanical Print

retailer Beautifully executed lithograph Botanical of a grouse, perhaps a pheasant with a lily in the background. I cannot tell the age but the original prints and drawing were done in the early 1800's and were originally offered in book form and contained the natural history of North Carolina.

There's some wear on the corners as shown in pics. But the main part is in wonderful condition. Colors are vivid and the artistry impeccable.

About the artist. Mark Catesby broke new ground; He portrayed his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. He depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models.

16”x21”