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Lampornis prevosti

John Gould and H.C. Richter

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of three hummingbirds interacting with a flowering plant. The painting showcases vibrant and colorful hummingbirds, each with iridescent greens, blues, and purples, as they gracefully hover near a delicate branch of pale yellow flowers and green leaves. The birds have elegant tails and long slender beaks. The botanical details complement the exquisite depiction of the birds, with soft shading and fine lines illustrating the leaves and buds. This is in style of John Gould. The composition is elegantly balanced, presenting a harmonious scene of nature’s beauty.

Artwork Details

Medium
hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
3455 × 5149 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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