1835
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Common Cormorant is a 1835 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows three cormorants—a large adult standing on a rock, another adult perched beside a nest, and two chicks pecking at food. The birds have sleek black and brown feathers, bright yellow-orange beaks, and long necks. The nest is made of twigs, and the background has rocky cliffs and a soft sky. The artist used careful shading to show the birds’ feathers and texture. The colors are bold but natural, with deep blues, greens, and earthy tones. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one made detailed prints.
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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