1838
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Eared Grebe is a 1838 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts two birds with distinctive black, white, and orange feathers, standing on a rocky shore. The bird on the left faces left, while the one on the right faces right, both with their beaks pointing upwards. The background features a serene blue sky, with grasses and plants growing in the foreground and a body of water in the distance. The birds' feathers are intricately detailed, with subtle shading and texture that gives them a lifelike appearance. The rocky shore and surrounding vegetation are also rendered with precision, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere in the scene. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of balance and harmony in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the birds and their surroundings. For more works by this artist, look up 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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