Helianthea eos (Golden Star-frontlet)

John Gould,

This is a painting of birds perched on flowery branches. The painting depicts several small birds with vivid iridescent plumage. They are interactively engaged with elongated bell-shaped flowers. The birds are portrayed meticulously, capturing their elegance and agile poses as they feed on the nectar of the flowers. The background is a soft gradient of pale blues and creams.
Kunstenaar
John Gould
Soort
Prent
Techniek
hand-colored lithograph
Afmetingen
55,9 × 38,8 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a painting of birds perched on flowery branches. The painting depicts several small birds with vivid iridescent plumage. They are interactively engaged with elongated bell-shaped flowers. The birds are portrayed meticulously, capturing their elegance and agile poses as they feed on the nectar of the flowers. The background is a soft gradient of pale blues and creams.

John Gould