This painting features three birds perched on a branch. The birds are identified as "Trogon Personatus" and are depicted with careful attention to detail. The upper bird has a brown back, while the two birds below it have green and pink plumage. The background consists of soft greens and creams. The leaves and branch are detailed, adding a naturalistic touch to the composition, reminiscent of the style of John Gould.
Artwork Details
- Date
- probably 1836/1838
- Medium
- hand-colored lithograph
- Dimensions
- 3444 × 4927 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original