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Agyrtria bartletti (Bartlett's Emerald)

W. Hart

1874

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Agyrtria bartletti (Bartlett's Emerald) is a 1874 ink by W. Hart, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: W. Hart
When & what style?: 1874 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of hummingbirds flying around a plant with green leaves and yellow flowers. The birds have iridescent feathers in shades of blue and green, with long beaks and wings spread wide. The flowers are tube-shaped and hang down from the stems, with some of them open and others closed. The painting is done in a realistic style, with careful attention to detail and texture. The colors are muted, with a focus on greens, blues, and yellows. The overall effect is one of movement and energy, as if the birds are about to take flight at any moment. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.