Hylocharis lactea (Sapphire-breasted Emerald)

John Gould,

This image shows two hummingbirds near a water lily in a pond. A serene scene is depicted with the hummingbirds perched delicately on thin stalks in the pond surrounded by water lilies and large green leaves. One bird has vibrant blue and green plumage with a hint of purple on its throat, while the other has its beak close to the water's surface, creating a reflection. Above them is a yellow and white water lily blossom, and in the background is a soft gradient sky blending with the silhouettes of vegetation. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon's detailed illustrations of birds in their natural habitats.
Artista
John Gould
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensioni
56 × 38,6 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This image shows two hummingbirds near a water lily in a pond. A serene scene is depicted with the hummingbirds perched delicately on thin stalks in the pond surrounded by water lilies and large green leaves. One bird has vibrant blue and green plumage with a hint of purple on its throat, while the other has its beak close to the water's surface, creating a reflection. Above them is a yellow and white water lily blossom, and in the background is a soft gradient sky blending with the silhouettes of vegetation. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon's detailed illustrations of birds in their natural habitats.

John Gould