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.
Kunstenaar
John Gould
Soort
Prent
Techniek
hand-colored lithograph
Afmetingen
55,8 × 38,5 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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