Hylocharis lactea (Sapphire-breasted Emerald)

John Gould,

This image shows two hummingbirds near a water lily in a pond. A serene scene is depicted with the hummingbirds perched delicately on thin stalks in the pond surrounded by water lilies and large green leaves. One bird has vibrant blue and green plumage with a hint of purple on its throat, while the other has its beak close to the water's surface, creating a reflection. Above them is a yellow and white water lily blossom, and in the background is a soft gradient sky blending with the silhouettes of vegetation. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon's detailed illustrations of birds in their natural habitats.
Artist
John Gould
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
56 × 38.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This image shows two hummingbirds near a water lily in a pond. A serene scene is depicted with the hummingbirds perched delicately on thin stalks in the pond surrounded by water lilies and large green leaves. One bird has vibrant blue and green plumage with a hint of purple on its throat, while the other has its beak close to the water's surface, creating a reflection. Above them is a yellow and white water lily blossom, and in the background is a soft gradient sky blending with the silhouettes of vegetation. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon's detailed illustrations of birds in their natural habitats.

John Gould