Spathura underwoodi (White-footed Racket-Tail)
John Gould,
- 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 three vividly colored hummingbirds perched amidst the twisting tendrils and broad green leaves of a vine plant bearing a detailed blossom. The birds exhibit iridescent green feathers with long, slender tail feathers. The vine is elegantly entwined, displaying flowers and buds with meticulous detail against a softly hued background.