Mark Catesby's Nature Colouring Book

Mark Catesby's Nature Colouring Book Synopsis

From the cocoa plum tree to the ivory-billed woodpecker, this elegant colouring book features a selection of 40 nature illustrations by Mark Catesby. This celebrated British naturalist travelled to North and Central America in the 18th century to study the local flora and fauna. His bold and vibrant illustrations have become world-famous.

This book is published in collaboration with the Royal Collection, one of the largest fine and decorative art collections in the world, curated by the British 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. Familiarise yourself with spectacular wildlife while indulging in this relaxing pastime.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classic Nature Colouring series includes archival illustrations by some of history's most acclaimed naturalists, including Audubon, Pierre-Joseph Redoute and Maria Sibylla Merian. These original full-colour illustrations are presented beside the black and white designs for reference and inspiration.