1836
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Black Skimmer is a 1836 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this image, a bird with black and white feathers and a long, red beak is depicted in mid-air, with its wings spread wide. The bird appears to be flying over water, with ripples visible beneath it. The background of the image features a blue sky with clouds. The bird's feathers are rendered in exquisite detail, with subtle shading and texture that gives the impression of softness. The red beak is a striking contrast to the bird's otherwise monochromatic plumage. If you're interested in learning more about the artistic techniques used to create this image, you might want to explore the technique of engraving.
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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