1834
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
American Green-Winged Teal is a 1834 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two ducks perched on rocks by water plants. The male duck has a bright green head, red eyes, and a mix of brown, white, and black feathers. The female duck is mostly brown with some speckled patterns. The rocks and plants are carefully drawn in soft colors. The artist used fine lines to create detailed textures, like the feathers and scales. This style was common in scientific illustrations of the time. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made precise prints.
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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