The painting depicts a hummingbird hovering near large red flowers. The hummingbird has a white body and a long, thin beak. It has a green head and neck. The flowers have five petals and are a vibrant red color. They are attached to a vine with green leaves. The vine is wrapped around a tree branch that extends from the top-left corner of the painting. The background is a cloudy sky with trees and foliage. The painting is framed in gold. The overall scene is set in a jungle or tropical environment.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1875–85
- Medium:
- Oil on canvas
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 395 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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