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.
Artista
John Gould
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
hand-colored lithograph
Medidas
55,8 × 38,5 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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