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Glaucis fraseri (Fraser's Barbed-throat)

John Gould and H.C. Richter

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two hummingbirds near a group of large orchid flowers. The flowers are mostly white with yellow and pink accents, while the hummingbirds have iridescent green and brown feathers. The background is a soft gradient of pale blue, and there are large green leaves among the flowers. The orchids stand vertically with blooms pointing in various directions, and the hummingbirds are interacting with the flowers.

Artwork Details

Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
3366 × 4916 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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