1837
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Chestnut-colored Finch, Black-headed Siskin, Black Crown Bunting and Arctic Ground Finch is a 1837 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting features four birds, each with distinct plumage, perched on branches or grass. The top-left bird has a yellow belly and black head, while the top-right bird boasts a brown and white striped back. The bottom-left bird displays a brown back with a white stripe, and the bottom-right bird has a black back with a white stripe. In the background, a pink flower blooms on a tall stem, accompanied by a spider hanging from a web. The overall scene is set against a light-colored backdrop, with the birds and flower taking center stage. For more information on the artist behind this piece, explore the works of Havell, Jr., Robert.
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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