1833
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
American Crow is a 1833 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows a black crow perched on a branch, surrounded by green leaves and small yellowish fruits. The bird is facing left, its feathers detailed and glossy. Below, a nest with eggs sits on another branch. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the feathers and leaves. The colors are soft but precise, with the crow’s black standing out against the lighter greens and yellows. Want to know more? Check out engraving, cross-hatching.
The Havell family of Reading, Berkshire, England, included a number of notable engravers, etchers and painters, as well as writers, publishers, educators, and musicians.
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