Calothorax heliodori

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 hummingbirds interacting with a large flower. The artwork features a group of small, vibrantly colored hummingbirds with vivid green, red, and orange hues. They are hovering and perching around a large white flower with delicate petals and light orange stamens. The background consists of soft, pastel shades of blue and beige. The style is reminiscent of John Gould, known for detailed illustrations of birds. The composition conveys a sense of liveliness and highlights the beauty of the birds in their natural habitat.

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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: CALOTHORAX HELIODORI.; lower right in plate: Hullmandel & Walton Imp.

Wikidata ID

Q74894903

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