1835
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
American Pied-Bill Dobchick is a 1835 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows two ducks in the water, with one duck on top of the other. The ducks have brown feathers with white bellies and black heads. They are swimming in a body of water, with green plants and trees in the background. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes the beauty of nature. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and texture. The ducks are depicted in a naturalistic way, with attention to detail in their feathers and movements. This painting is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination. The artist, Havell, Jr., Robert, was known for his engravings and aquatints, which often featured birds and other animals. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the work of other Romantic artists.
The Havell family of Reading, Berkshire, England, included a number of notable engravers, etchers and painters, as well as writers, publishers, educators, and musicians.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
