Spathura peruana (Peruvian Racket-Tail)

John Gould,

This is a painting of two hummingbirds interacting with vibrant floral elements. The artwork showcases the birds with green plumage and elongated tail feathers. They are depicted in flight and perched on delicate branches adorned with blue and yellow flowers. The background is softly textured with pastel colors.
Artist
John Gould
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
55.8 × 38.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of two hummingbirds interacting with vibrant floral elements. The artwork showcases the birds with green plumage and elongated tail feathers. They are depicted in flight and perched on delicate branches adorned with blue and yellow flowers. The background is softly textured with pastel colors.

John Gould