Lesbia Amaryllis
1842
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1842
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This picture shows three bright green hummingbirds perched on a plant with long, tubular flowers. The birds have iridescent feathers and long beaks, while the leaves are painted in soft greens and yellows. One bird is hovering near a pinkish flower, and the background is mostly blank white. The name *Lesbia Amaryllis* is written at the bottom, which might be the plant’s scientific or artistic name. The style looks very detailed, like it was made to study nature closely. If you like this, check out lithography to see how artists like Gould made precise prints.
