Barn Owl
1833
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1833
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Barn Owl is a 1833 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows two owls in flight, one above the other. The top owl is white with brown markings on its head and wings, while the bottom owl is brown with white markings. Both owls have large round eyes and sharp beaks. The background of the painting is a dark blue sky with a body of water and land in the distance. The owls are depicted in a realistic style, with attention to detail in their feathers and facial expressions. The painting also features a sense of movement and energy, as if the owls are in mid-flight. This painting is a great example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and nature. To learn more about this style, check out the Romanticism movement.
