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.
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

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