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Spathura underwoodi (White-footed Racket-Tail)

John Gould and H.C. Richter

Associated Names

H.C. Richter

Artist, British (?), active 1841 - active c. 1881

John Gould

Artist, British, 1804 - 1881

This is a painting of three vividly colored hummingbirds perched amidst the twisting tendrils and broad green leaves of a vine plant bearing a detailed blossom. The birds exhibit iridescent green feathers with long, slender tail feathers. The vine is elegantly entwined, displaying flowers and buds with meticulous detail against a softly hued background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

hand-colored lithograph
Credit Line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green
Dimensions

sheet: 55.8 × 38.5 cm (21 15/16 × 15 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1972.77.40

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65572679

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