1836
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Barnacle Goose is a 1836 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a hand-colored engraving and aquatint of two geese standing on a rocky beach. The goose on the left has its head thrown back, beak open, while the one on the right has its head down, beak closed. Both birds have black heads, necks, and wings, with white bodies and black feet. The background features a body of water, a mountain range, and a blue sky with clouds. In the foreground, the geese are positioned on a rocky beach, with several large rocks and shells scattered around them. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of serenity, with the geese seemingly at peace in their natural habitat. The image is a beautiful representation of the natural world, and it invites the viewer to explore the world of engraving and cross-hatching.
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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