Blue-grey Flycatcher
1830
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1830
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Blue-grey Flycatcher is a 1830 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows two small blue-grey birds perched on branches. One bird sits on a thin twig with green leaves, while the other clings to a heavier branch with clusters of tiny green berries. The background is mostly blank white, letting the birds and plants stand out clearly. The birds are labeled as *Blue-grey Flycatcher*, and the plants are named too—though you’d need a guide to know which is which. The whole scene looks carefully drawn, with smooth colors and fine details in the feathers and leaves. If you like this kind of precise, nature-focused art, look up engraving.
