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
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

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