Eriocnemis cupreiventris (Coppery-vented Puff-Leg)

About this work

This painting shows four hummingbirds amidst green leaves and flowers. The birds have green backs, blue tails, and white chests with red and orange feathers on their fronts. They are surrounded by large green leaves and a few flowers, including one with long, thin orange petals and another with a yellow center and pink petals. The hummingbirds are depicted in various positions, with one flying towards the left side of the painting and another perched on a leaf, looking downwards. The background of the painting is a soft, creamy color. The painting is a hand-colored lithograph, created by John Gould in 1836-1838. It is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and nature. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.