Clytolaema aurescens (Banded Ruby or Gould's Ruby)
John Gould,
- Artista
- John Gould
- Tipologia
- Stampa
- Tecnica
- hand-colored lithograph
- Dimensioni
- 56 × 38,5 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
This is a painting of two hummingbirds amidst foliage and flowers. The hummingbirds are depicted in detail with shades of green, red, and iridescent hues. They are near blue and white flowers, on a moss-covered stone surrounded by green foliage with wide leaves. The background is a softly blended sky. The style is reminiscent of John Gould, known for ornithological illustrations.