Artwork
Brasilian Caracara Eagle
Brasilian Caracara Eagle is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Robert Havell Jr.. It dates from 1833 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Brasilian Caracara Eagle is a hand-colored engraving and aquatint print on Whatman wove paper created by Robert Havell Jr. in 1833.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two birds, likely eagles, with detailed plumage. One is in flight, while the other is perched on a branch, showcasing the artist's attention to naturalistic representation.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the Havell family's expertise in aquatint, with meticulous detail and subtle variations in shading and texture, particularly in the birds' feathers.
History & Provenance
Robert Havell Jr. came from a family of engravers, etchers, and painters, including his father, Robert Havell the Elder, and uncle, Luke Havell.
Artist & collection
Artist
The Havell family of Reading, Berkshire, England, included a number of notable engravers, etchers and painters, as well as writers, publishers, educators, and musicians.
