Spathura underwoodi (White-footed Racket-Tail)
John Gould,
- Artist
- John Gould
- Type
- 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 three vividly colored hummingbirds perched amidst the twisting tendrils and broad green leaves of a vine plant bearing a detailed blossom. The birds exhibit iridescent green feathers with long, slender tail feathers. The vine is elegantly entwined, displaying flowers and buds with meticulous detail against a softly hued background.