Hydrochelidon nigra

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 shows three birds by a body of water: two in the water and one in flight above. The horizon is visible at the top with distant lands and reeds. The birds appear sleek, with a smooth texture, and the color scheme includes muted greens, grays, blues, and a hint of warm yellow in the sky. More reeds and grass are seen in the background along the water's edge, with the water reflecting the surrounding colors.

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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: HYDROCHELIDON NIGRA.; lower right in plate: Walter, Imp.

Wikidata ID

Q74894883

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