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Helianthea eos (Golden Star-frontlet)

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 birds perched on flowery branches. The painting depicts several small birds with vivid iridescent plumage. They are interactively engaged with elongated bell-shaped flowers. The birds are portrayed meticulously, capturing their elegance and agile poses as they feed on the nectar of the flowers. The background is a soft gradient of pale blues and creams.

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Artwork overview

Medium

hand-colored lithograph
Credit Line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green
Dimensions

sheet: 55.9 × 38.8 cm (22 × 15 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1972.77.27

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65572647

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