Docimastes ensiferus (Sword-billed Hummingbird)

John Gould,

This is a painting of three hummingbirds interacting with a bright, trumpet-shaped flower. The illustration features three hummingbirds and a large, tubular flower with a gradient of red to yellow, surrounded by green leaves. The painting showcases intricate patterns on the birds' feathers and the delicate structure of the flower and leaves.
Artist
John Gould
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
55.9 × 38.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of three hummingbirds interacting with a bright, trumpet-shaped flower. The illustration features three hummingbirds and a large, tubular flower with a gradient of red to yellow, surrounded by green leaves. The painting showcases intricate patterns on the birds' feathers and the delicate structure of the flower and leaves.

John Gould