Black-bellied Plover
1836
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1836
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Black-bellied Plover is a 1836 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two birds perched on a rocky shore. One bird stands with wings slightly spread, its feathers a mix of browns and whites, while the other faces left, its plumage a bit duller. The ground below them is scattered with seashells and pebbles, and the background is a soft, pale blue sky. The birds are labeled as "Black-bellied Plover," and the image is signed by Robert Havell, Jr. The careful attention to feather details suggests this was made to study or document nature. Want to learn more about how this image was made? Check out engraving.
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