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Eriocnemis vestitus (Glowing Puff-Leg)

John Gould and H.C. Richter

Associated Names

John Gould

Artist, British, 1804 - 1881

H.C. Richter

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

Three hummingbirds are around a pink cactus flower. The birds have green bodies with blue and brown patches. The flower has pink petals with a yellow center, and the cactus has green with orange spikes. The background is a blend of pastel blues and whites. One hummingbird is on the flower, while two hover nearby with blurred wings, all positioned centrally.

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Artwork overview

Medium

hand-colored lithograph
Credit Line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green
Dimensions

sheet: 56 × 38.7 cm (22 1/16 × 15 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1970.25.8

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65510366

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