Peruvian Racket-Tail Hummingbird Spathura peruana
by John and Elizabeth Gould
Title
Peruvian Racket-Tail Hummingbird Spathura peruana
Artist
John and Elizabeth Gould
Medium
Painting - Lithography
Description
Lithograph from Gould, J. (1849-1861) A Monograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of Hummingbirds.
This plate features gold leaf on the throats of the male hummingbirds that was then painted to create a realistic iridescence.
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July 13th, 2018
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