1833
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Blue-headed Pigeon is a 1833 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows three blue-headed pigeons perched on rocks and grass. The male stands tall with bright blue on its head, while the female sits lower, showing off her softer colors. The background has simple plants and a pale sky, keeping the focus on the birds. The artist labeled them "Male 1" and "Female 2," which is unusual for a painting. This was made as a detailed scientific record, not just art. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists like this created sharp, precise images.
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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