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Clytolaema aurescens (Banded Ruby or Gould's Ruby)

John Gould and H.C. Richter

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of two hummingbirds amidst foliage and flowers. The hummingbirds are depicted in detail with shades of green, red, and iridescent hues. They are near blue and white flowers, on a moss-covered stone surrounded by green foliage with wide leaves. The background is a softly blended sky. The style is reminiscent of John Gould, known for ornithological illustrations.

Artwork Details

Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
3395 × 4881 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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