Selashorus scintilla (Scintillant Hummingbird)

John Gould,

The image shows three brightly colored hummingbirds surrounded by large green leaves and delicate pink flowers. The birds have iridescent feathers and are perched among the foliage. The background is a soft, light sky. The painting is detailed and captures the elegance of the scene.
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

The image shows three brightly colored hummingbirds surrounded by large green leaves and delicate pink flowers. The birds have iridescent feathers and are perched among the foliage. The background is a soft, light sky. The painting is detailed and captures the elegance of the scene.

John Gould