1830
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Florida Jays is a 1830 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows two bright blue birds perched on a branch heavy with green leaves and round fruits. The birds have white faces and chestnut-brown backs, while the branch curves with clusters of small, yellowish-orange fruits. The background is mostly empty, letting the colors of the birds and fruit stand out. The artist used fine lines and shading to make the feathers and leaves look detailed. The name at the bottom says "Florida Jays," which tells you what kind of birds these are. Next, check out the technique: engraving, cross-hatching to see how artists create texture with lines.
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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