1828
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Cedar Bird is a 1828 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting features two birds perched on a tree branch, surrounded by leaves and berries. The birds have distinctive yellow and brown plumage, with black beaks and blue-gray wings. They are positioned on either side of the branch, facing each other. The background of the painting is a soft, muted color, which helps to emphasize the vibrant colors of the birds and the foliage. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility, as if the viewer has stumbled upon a peaceful scene in nature. For more information on the artistic technique used to create this image, look up the technique of 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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