1827
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Blue Yellow-backed Warbler is a 1827 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two bright birds perched on tall green stems with pink flowers. The birds have yellow chests, blue backs, and black wings. One bird is sitting still, while the other is mid-flight, its wings spread wide. The flowers are detailed with soft pink petals and green leaves. The text at the bottom names the birds "Blue Yellow-backed Warbler" and notes the plant is the Louisiana flag iris. The colors pop against the plain background, making the birds and flowers stand out. If you like this kind of careful, colorful nature art, look up 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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