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Agyrtria bartletti (Bartlett's Emerald)

W. Hart

Associated Names

W. Hart

Artist, British, active 1851 - 1898

The image depicts three hummingbirds interacting with pinkish-orange flowers. The birds have iridescent blue and green plumage. The background is soft and muted, highlighting the vibrant colors of the birds and flowers. The style of the painting resembles ornithological illustrations.

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Artwork overview

Medium

hand-colored lithograph
Credit Line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green
Dimensions

sheet: 56.2 × 38.7 cm (22 1/8 × 15 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1972.77.16

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65578480

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