Damophila amabilis (Blue-breasted Hummingbird)

John Gould,

This is a painting featuring three hummingbirds interacting with flowers. The birds are depicted with vibrant colors and iridescent shades of green, blue, red, and purple, hovering around yellow flowers with broad green leaves. The background has soft pastel hues, creating an ethereal atmosphere. The artwork is reminiscent of the detailed ornithological illustrations by John Gould.
Artist
John Gould
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
56.3 × 38.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting featuring three hummingbirds interacting with flowers. The birds are depicted with vibrant colors and iridescent shades of green, blue, red, and purple, hovering around yellow flowers with broad green leaves. The background has soft pastel hues, creating an ethereal atmosphere. The artwork is reminiscent of the detailed ornithological illustrations by John Gould.

John Gould