Diphyllodes chrysoptera (Magnificent Bird of Paradise)

John Gould,

This is a painting of two colorful birds perched on branches with fruit. The artwork depicts a pair of birds, one above the other, with rich plumage. The bird on top has orange and brown wings, while the bird below has a green breast with hints of blue and gold. The branches they sit upon have leaves and small, red fruit. Scroll-like curves are present, possibly representing the birds' tails. The background features a gradient of blue hues, suggesting an open sky. The style is reminiscent of John Gould's ornithological illustrations.
Artist
John Gould
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
56.1 × 38.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of two colorful birds perched on branches with fruit. The artwork depicts a pair of birds, one above the other, with rich plumage. The bird on top has orange and brown wings, while the bird below has a green breast with hints of blue and gold. The branches they sit upon have leaves and small, red fruit. Scroll-like curves are present, possibly representing the birds' tails. The background features a gradient of blue hues, suggesting an open sky. The style is reminiscent of John Gould's ornithological illustrations.

John Gould