1833
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bachmans Finch is a 1833 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows a Bachman’s Finch perched on a branch, surrounded by green leaves and pink flowers. The bird has brown feathers with dark streaks, and its beak is pointed. The flowers have small yellow buds and pink petals, while the leaves are glossy and detailed. The artist used fine lines to show texture, especially on the bird’s feathers and leaves. This kind of careful drawing was common in scientific illustrations from the time. Next, 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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