Who painted Lafresnaya flavicaudata (Buff-tailed Velvet-breast)?

Lafresnaya flavicaudata (Buff-tailed Velvet-breast) was painted by John Gould in 1842.

Where can I see Lafresnaya flavicaudata (Buff-tailed Velvet-breast)?

Lafresnaya flavicaudata (Buff-tailed Velvet-breast) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Lafresnaya flavicaudata (Buff-tailed Velvet-breast)?

Lafresnaya flavicaudata (Buff-tailed Velvet-breast) is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Lafresnaya flavicaudata (Buff-tailed Velvet-breast)

John Gould , 1842

Lafresnaya flavicaudata (Buff-tailed Velvet-breast) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist John Gould. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Lafresnaya flavicaudata (Buff-tailed Velvet-breast) is a hand-colored lithograph created in 1842 by John Gould, an English ornithologist known for his detailed bird illustrations.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two hummingbirds of the species Lafresnaya flavicaudata hovering near flowers, showcasing their iridescent feathers, long beaks, and delicate surroundings.

Technique & Style

The work features careful renderings of the birds' tiny wings and the soft texture of the petals, characteristic of the detailed nature drawing common in the 19th century. The use of hand-colored lithography allowed for the production of colorful prints.

History & Provenance

The print is part of John Gould's broader contributions to ornithological study, which included collaborations with artists such as his wife Elizabeth Gould, Edward Lear, and Henry Constantine Richter.

Artist & collection

Artist

John Gould

John Gould (; 14 September 1804 – 3 February 1881) was an English ornithologist who published monographs on birds, illustrated by plates produced by his wife, Elizabeth Gould, and several other artists, including Edward…