1830
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Blue-eyed Yellow Warbler is a 1830 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows a bright yellow bird perched on a branch with green leaves. Below the bird, there’s a cluster of purple-blue flowers hanging from the stem. The background is plain white, keeping the focus on the bird and plants. The artist used fine lines to create the details, especially in the leaves and feathers. The colors are soft but clear, making the bird and flowers stand out. If you like this kind of careful, detailed art, look up engraving to see how it works.
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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