Trogan personatus

John Gould, probably 1836/1838

This painting features three birds perched on a branch. The birds are identified as "Trogon Personatus" and are depicted with careful attention to detail. The upper bird has a brown back, while the two birds below it have green and pink plumage. The background consists of soft greens and creams. The leaves and branch are detailed, adding a naturalistic touch to the composition, reminiscent of the style of John Gould.
Artist
John Gould
Date
probably 1836/1838
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
54.8 × 36.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This painting features three birds perched on a branch. The birds are identified as "Trogon Personatus" and are depicted with careful attention to detail. The upper bird has a brown back, while the two birds below it have green and pink plumage. The background consists of soft greens and creams. The leaves and branch are detailed, adding a naturalistic touch to the composition, reminiscent of the style of John Gould.

John Gould