Chlorostilbona prasina (Puncheran's Emerald)

John Gould,

This is a painting of two hummingbirds perched on a nest woven into a leafy branch. The painting features detailed portrayals of the birds and their nest. The background is softly shaded, and the leaves and tendrils of the plant frame the scene.
Artist
John Gould
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
55.9 × 38.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of two hummingbirds perched on a nest woven into a leafy branch. The painting features detailed portrayals of the birds and their nest. The background is softly shaded, and the leaves and tendrils of the plant frame the scene.

John Gould