Humming Bird (Thomas B. Florence), from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race 1851

"Humming Bird" is a hand-colored lithograph by Henry Louis Stephens from the 1851 publication *The Comic Natural History of the Human Race*. The print depicts a man's head superimposed onto a hummingbird's body, emphasizing the satirical and humorous nature of the publication. It is a fine example of the Victorian era’s fascination with the natural world and its unique blend of humor and scientific observation. The work is part of a larger series, which used fantastical imagery to offer witty commentary on human nature.