Callipharus nigriventris (Black-bellied Hummingbird)
1842
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1842
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Callipharus nigriventris (Black-bellied Hummingbird) is a 1842 ink by W. Hart, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows three bright green hummingbirds with black and red accents. Two are perched on a thin branch with small flowers, while one hovers above them. The background is plain and pale, keeping the focus on the birds and their delicate surroundings. The name at the bottom, *Callipharus nigriventris*, tells us these are Black-bellied Hummingbirds. The artist used careful details to capture their tiny size and quick movements. If you like this style, check out the technique: lithography.
