Glaucis fraseri (Fraser's Barbed-throat)
1842
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1842
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows two bright green hummingbirds hovering near delicate pink orchids. The flowers have soft yellow and purple accents, and the birds have sleek black-and-white wings. The background is a pale, airy blue, keeping the focus on the plants and birds. The artist paid close attention to tiny details, like the birds’ iridescent feathers and the orchids’ waxy petals. The name at the bottom reads *Glaucis fraseri*, which is the scientific name for the hummingbird species. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
