Eucephala caerulea (Blue-chinned Sapphire)

John Gould,

This is a painting of a pair of hummingbirds perched on a flowering branch. The painting features two vibrant hummingbirds with shimmering green and blue feathering, detailed with precision. One bird is perched on a pink flower bud, while the other is resting on a large, lush green leaf, both surrounded by an array of delicate white and yellow flowers and vibrant foliage. The background is a muted wash that subtly highlights the natural scene, allowing the intricate details of the birds and foliage to stand out. The botanical elements are depicted with attention to detail, giving a realistic yet artistic quality to the painting.
Artist
John Gould
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
56 × 38.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a pair of hummingbirds perched on a flowering branch. The painting features two vibrant hummingbirds with shimmering green and blue feathering, detailed with precision. One bird is perched on a pink flower bud, while the other is resting on a large, lush green leaf, both surrounded by an array of delicate white and yellow flowers and vibrant foliage. The background is a muted wash that subtly highlights the natural scene, allowing the intricate details of the birds and foliage to stand out. The botanical elements are depicted with attention to detail, giving a realistic yet artistic quality to the painting.

John Gould