MARK CATESBY'S NATURE COLOURING BOOK

From the cocoa plum tree to the ivory-billed woodpecker, fish, flowers, snakes, birds, plants including the Acacia, this elegant colouring book features a selection of 40 nature illustrations by Mark Catesby reproduced full page in colour. This celebrated British naturalist travelled to North and Central America in 1712 and Carolina, Florida, Jamaica and the Bahamas, to study the local flora and fauna. His bold and vibrant illustrations have become world-famous and were published for his book between 1729 and 1747. The originals were acquired by George III. This special colouring book is published in collaboration with the Royal Collection, one of the largest fine and decorative art collections in the world, curated by the Royal family. Catesby's wildlife illustrations are housed within these prestigious archives, which are now appearing in a colouring book for the first time. Inside this book you will find an assortment of beautiful black-and-white designs to colour, featured alongside the original full-colour artworks in slightly wider than A4 size. Familiarise yourself with spectacular wildlife and entrancing images while indulging in this relaxing pastime. Other striking images of note are the blue Jay, the parrot fish, the flamingo, the large red crested woodpecker on a live oak, the hooded titmouse and the water-tupelo, the pork fish, the bead snake and the Virginian potato, water frog and purple pitcher plant and the very striking and elegant scarlet Ibis. 96 page fully illus paperback, 22.5 x 28cm. Full price.