Topaza pyra (Fairy Topaz)

John Gould,

This is a painting of two birds among foliage. One bird has red plumage and is mid-flight with wings spread wide, displaying colors like yellow and green. The second bird is in a nest surrounded by green leaves. The style is reminiscent of John Gould, known for detailed bird depictions. The composition is balanced, with the birds and greenery against a light background that highlights their colors and forms.
Artist
John Gould
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
55.7 × 38.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of two birds among foliage. One bird has red plumage and is mid-flight with wings spread wide, displaying colors like yellow and green. The second bird is in a nest surrounded by green leaves. The style is reminiscent of John Gould, known for detailed bird depictions. The composition is balanced, with the birds and greenery against a light background that highlights their colors and forms.

John Gould