This exquisite pair of hand-coloured engravings features tow tropical hummingbird species illustrated with remarkable delicacy by renowned 19th-century engraver William Home Lizars. Each plate combines fine linework and subtle watercolour washes, typical of ornithological studies from the golden age of natural history illustration.

• Plate 16: Trochilus Ornatus, Female

  (The Tufted-Necked Humming-Bird- Native of Cayenne)

• Plate 26: Trochilus Dupontil

(Dupont’s Humming-Bird-Native of Mexico)

Mounted side by side in a simple black frame, these plates are stunning both in detail and in presence. The birds perch on etched branches against lightly sketched tropical backdrops- an elegant combination of scientific precision and romantic landscape.

Details: - Original hand-coloured engravings.

Engraved by Lizars (signed “Lizars sc”)

Black wooden frame 27 cm []10.5”] x 19 cm [7.5”]

Visible plate marks

Condition: Light foxing and age toning consistent with age; prints remain vivid and striking.

Ideal for nature lovers, antique print collectors, or anyone who appreciates early ornithological art.