1832
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Goshawk and Stanley Hawk is a 1832 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows three birds of prey perched on branches by a body of water. The largest bird, a goshawk, sits on the left with dark feathers and a sharp beak, gripping a branch with its talons. In the middle, a smaller hawk clings to the same branch, its wings slightly spread. On the right, a Stanley hawk stands on a rock, its feathers a mix of brown and white. The background includes a faint mountain range and some green plants. The artist labeled each bird with its name and scientific term, showing careful attention to detail. The colors are soft but precise, blending earthy tones with hints of blue and green. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one used metal plates to create 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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