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Ramond's Hummingbird | Original Reichenbach Antique Print
Ramond's Hummingbird (Ramondii) – Original Hand-Colored Engraving by Ludwig Reichenbach, Antique Print Ramond's Hummingbird (Ramondii) – Original Hand-Colored Engraving by Ludwig Reichenbach, Antique Print Ramond's Hummingbird (Ramondii) – Original Hand-Colored Engraving by Ludwig Reichenbach, Antique Print

Ramond's Hummingbird (Ramondii) – Original Hand-Colored Engraving by Ludwig Reichenbach, Antique Print

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An elegant original nineteenth-century hand-colored engraving from Ludwig Reichenbach's Trochilinarum Enumeratio, depicting Ramond's Hummingbird among the scarlet blossoms of Lemoinea spectabilis. A beautifully balanced composition celebrating the harmony between hummingbirds and tropical flowers.

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The Art of Simplicity: Emerald Wings and Scarlet Blossoms

This elegant original nineteenth-century hand-colored engraving from Ludwig Reichenbach's Trochilinarum Enumeratio depicts Ramondii, recorded by Reichenbach from Cuba. In contrast to many of the larger multi-species compositions within the series, this engraving embraces simplicity, presenting only two hummingbirds and a single flowering branch with extraordinary refinement.

The result is a composition of remarkable balance, where every element contributes to an atmosphere of quiet harmony. Emerald plumage, brilliant sapphire blue and vivid scarlet blossoms create a refined colour palette that feels both scientifically accurate and unmistakably artistic.

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Visual Analysis

The upper hummingbird hovers delicately before the tubular flowers while the second bird rests calmly below, creating a natural dialogue between movement and stillness. Large areas of untouched paper surround the composition, allowing the eye to focus entirely on the relationship between birds and flowers.

Rather than overwhelming the viewer with botanical abundance, Reichenbach demonstrates remarkable restraint. Every colour has space to breathe, making the emerald plumage and scarlet blossoms appear even more luminous against the clean nineteenth-century paper.

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About the Species

This engraving depicts Ramondii, recorded by Reichenbach from Cuba. The plate beautifully illustrates the elegance and precision for which hummingbirds became celebrated among nineteenth-century naturalists, capturing both hovering flight and quiet observation within a single composition.

Reichenbach associated the species with Lemoinea spectabilis Lindl., a tropical flowering plant whose elongated tubular blossoms are ideally adapted for hummingbird pollination. The pairing highlights the close ecological relationship between specialised flowers and the birds that depend upon them throughout the Caribbean.

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Heritage Stories

This engraving belongs to Ludwig Reichenbach's remarkable world of hummingbirds, where Victorian scientific curiosity meets extraordinary visual elegance. Explore the story behind Trochilinarum Enumeratio and discover why these original hummingbird engravings remain so compelling today.

Ludwig Reichenbach and the Art of Hummingbirds →

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Condition Report

Very Good condition. Original nineteenth-century paper with strong hand colouring and a clear plate mark. Minor age-related signs may be present, entirely consistent with authenticity and the historical character of the work.

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Details

Species: Ramondii
Common name: Ramond's Hummingbird (historical nomenclature)
Work: Trochilinarum Enumeratio
Author: Ludwig Reichenbach
Date: c. 1855–1860
Technique: Original hand-colored engraving
Plate: DCCIII (703)
Reference numbers: 4581–83
Inscription: ad naturam (“drawn from life”)
Associated plant: Lemoinea spectabilis Lindl.
Origin noted by Reichenbach: Cuba
Sheet size: approx. 28.5 × 22.5 cm

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