Lampornis prevosti
1842
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1842
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows three bright green hummingbirds hovering near flowers. Two birds cling to red blossoms, their wings a blur, while one flies free with its tail feathers fanned out. The background has soft pinks and greens, with clusters of small white flowers and long leaves. The artist used careful color to show the birds’ shimmering feathers and the plants’ details. The name *Lampornis prevosti* is written at the bottom, likely the hummingbird’s scientific name. Look up lithography to see how this print was made.
