1830
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Black and White Creeper is a 1830 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a bird perched on a branch, surrounded by pinecones and needles. The bird is rendered in black and white, while the pinecones and needles are green. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The painting's use of black and white for the bird creates a striking contrast with the greenery, drawing the viewer's attention to the bird's intricate details. The artist's choice of colors adds a sense of depth and dimensionality to the painting. The painting is a beautiful example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and nature. To learn more about this style, explore the works of Havell, Jr., Robert, a prominent artist of the Romantic era.
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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