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Three Hummingbirds with Plant

Heinrich Gottlieb Ludwig Reichenbach

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of three hummingbirds surrounded by red and yellow flowers. The style is inspired by John James Audubon. The hummingbirds are depicted in various poses, highlighting their green plumage and long bills. The background is a light beige color, ensuring focus on the birds and flowers. The flowers have red petals and yellow stamens. The birds seem to interact with the flowers, conveying motion and natural harmony.

Artwork Details

Medium
hand-colored etching
Dimensions
3274 × 4648 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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