Spathura underwoodi (Weißhöschen-Flaggensylphe)
John Gould,
- Künstler
- John Gould
- Gattung
- Druckgrafik
- Technik
- hand-colored lithograph
- Maße
- 55,8 × 38,5 cm
- Sammlung
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Lizenz
- Gemeinfrei, CC0
Bildbeschreibung
This is a painting of three vividly colored hummingbirds perched amidst the twisting tendrils and broad green leaves of a vine plant bearing a detailed blossom. The birds exhibit iridescent green feathers with long, slender tail feathers. The vine is elegantly entwined, displaying flowers and buds with meticulous detail against a softly hued background.