Eriocnemis cupreiventris (Coppery-vented Puff-Leg)

John Gould,

This is a painting of vibrant hummingbirds amidst tropical flowers and foliage. The scene depicts three hummingbirds with iridescent green plumage and bright blue tail feathers, perched on and around large green leaves. These leaves are part of a curling vine that also bears delicate flowers; one is pinkish-white while the other is bright orange. The background is a soft, pastel wash, highlighting the vivid colors of the birds and plants.
Artista
John Gould
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensioni
55,8 × 38,5 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a painting of vibrant hummingbirds amidst tropical flowers and foliage. The scene depicts three hummingbirds with iridescent green plumage and bright blue tail feathers, perched on and around large green leaves. These leaves are part of a curling vine that also bears delicate flowers; one is pinkish-white while the other is bright orange. The background is a soft, pastel wash, highlighting the vivid colors of the birds and plants.

John Gould