Lesbia Amaryllis

John Gould and H.C. Richter

Associated Names
John Gould

Artist, British, 1804 - 1881

H.C. Richter

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

The image features three hummingbirds perched on a flowering vine with pink blooms. The birds have iridescent green and gold feathers with long tail feathers. The color palette includes earthy greens, browns, pinks, yellows, and warm tones. The birds are positioned differently on the vine.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green, Virginia; gift to NGA, 1991.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: J.Gould & H.C.Richter, del et lith.; lower center in plate: LESBIA AMARYLLIS.; lower right in plate: Hullmandel & Walton, Imp.

Wikidata ID

Q74894900

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