1835
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Double-crested Cormorant is a 1835 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a large bird with dark feathers, perched on a rock. The bird has a long neck and a sharp beak, and its feathers are a deep, rich brown. In the background, there is a body of water with some rocks and a few other birds flying in the distance. The overall mood of the painting is one of serenity and calmness, with the bird seeming to gaze out at the viewer with a quiet intensity. The painting is a great example of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and nature. To learn more about this style, check out the Romanticism movement.
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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