Eriocnemis cupreiventris (Coppery-vented Puff-Leg)

John Gould,

This is a painting of vibrant hummingbirds amidst tropical flowers and foliage. The scene depicts three hummingbirds with iridescent green plumage and bright blue tail feathers, perched on and around large green leaves. These leaves are part of a curling vine that also bears delicate flowers; one is pinkish-white while the other is bright orange. The background is a soft, pastel wash, highlighting the vivid colors of the birds and plants.
Artist
John Gould
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
55.8 × 38.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of vibrant hummingbirds amidst tropical flowers and foliage. The scene depicts three hummingbirds with iridescent green plumage and bright blue tail feathers, perched on and around large green leaves. These leaves are part of a curling vine that also bears delicate flowers; one is pinkish-white while the other is bright orange. The background is a soft, pastel wash, highlighting the vivid colors of the birds and plants.

John Gould