Mangrove Humming Bird
1834
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1834
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows four bright hummingbirds hovering near orange flowers on a green vine. The birds are painted in sharp detail, with feathers in reds, greens, and golds. The flowers have long petals, and the leaves are drawn with careful lines. The artist labeled the birds as "Mangrove Humming Bird" and included their scientific name. The whole scene looks very precise, like it was copied from nature. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints before photography.
