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Topaza pyra (Fairy Topaz)

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 two birds among foliage. One bird has red plumage and is mid-flight with wings spread wide, displaying colors like yellow and green. The second bird is in a nest surrounded by green leaves. The style is reminiscent of John Gould, known for detailed bird depictions. The composition is balanced, with the birds and greenery against a light background that highlights their colors and forms.

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Artwork overview

Medium

hand-colored lithograph
Credit Line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green
Dimensions

sheet: 55.7 × 38.5 cm (21 15/16 × 15 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1970.25.6

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65510364

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