1838
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Columbian Water Ouzel and Arctic Water Ouzel is a 1838 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts two birds, one perched on a rocky outcropping and the other diving into the water below. The bird on the rock has its wings folded, while the diving bird has its wings spread wide. Both birds have dark feathers with lighter-colored bellies. The background features a serene landscape with a waterfall and a body of water, set against a backdrop of mountains and a cloudy sky. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of movement and energy, drawing the viewer's eye to the diving bird. The contrast between the dark feathers and the lighter-colored water adds depth and visual interest to the painting. This painting is reminiscent of the work 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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