Docimastes ensiferus (Sword-billed Hummingbird)
John Gould,
- Kunstenaar
- John Gould
- Soort
- Prent
- Techniek
- hand-colored lithograph
- Afmetingen
- 55,9 × 38,5 cm
- Collectie
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licentie
- Publiek domein, CC0
Beeldbeschrijving
This is a painting of three hummingbirds interacting with a bright, trumpet-shaped flower. The illustration features three hummingbirds and a large, tubular flower with a gradient of red to yellow, surrounded by green leaves. The painting showcases intricate patterns on the birds' feathers and the delicate structure of the flower and leaves.