Clytolaema aurescens (Banded Ruby or Gould's Ruby)

John Gould,

This is a painting of two hummingbirds amidst foliage and flowers. The hummingbirds are depicted in detail with shades of green, red, and iridescent hues. They are near blue and white flowers, on a moss-covered stone surrounded by green foliage with wide leaves. The background is a softly blended sky. The style is reminiscent of John Gould, known for ornithological illustrations.
Artist
John Gould
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
56 × 38.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of two hummingbirds amidst foliage and flowers. The hummingbirds are depicted in detail with shades of green, red, and iridescent hues. They are near blue and white flowers, on a moss-covered stone surrounded by green foliage with wide leaves. The background is a softly blended sky. The style is reminiscent of John Gould, known for ornithological illustrations.

John Gould