1836
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
American Widgeon is a 1836 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, depicting Duck, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a detailed image of an American Widgeon, a type of duck. The artist took time to draw each feather, making it look very realistic. The painting also has a simple background, which helps the bird stand out, and it was made using a technique that involves etching a design onto a metal plate, which is a notable aspect of this work. You can learn more about this technique by looking into the work of artist: Havell, Jr., Robert.
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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