1836
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Great Auk is a 1836 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts two large birds with black and white feathers, standing on rocks in the water. The bird on the right is facing the left, while the bird on the left is facing the right. In the background, there are rocky cliffs and a blue sky with clouds. The birds have distinctive beaks and feathers, and their bodies are mostly black with white bellies. The water around them is choppy, with waves crashing against the rocks. The overall scene is one of natural beauty, with the birds and their surroundings depicted in detail. The painting is a beautiful example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and nature. To learn more about this style, look up the movement Romanticism.
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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