1842
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Eriocnemis vestitus (Glowing Puff-Leg) is a 1842 ink by John Gould, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows three hummingbirds flying around a flower. The birds are green with black tails and blue spots on their heads. The flower is white with a yellow center and long, thin leaves. It's attached to a cactus with sharp, spiky thorns. The background is a soft, light color that helps the birds and flower stand out. The overall effect is one of delicate beauty and movement. If you like this style, you might want to check out the Romanticism movement.
John Gould (; 14 September 1804 – 3 February 1881) was an English ornithologist who published monographs on birds, illustrated by plates produced by his wife, Elizabeth Gould, and several other artists, including Edward…
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