Artwork
Hooping Crane
Hooping Crane is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Havell, Jr., Robert. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Hooping Crane is a print created by Robert Havell Jr. in 1835, using a combination of hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a hooping crane in a natural setting, with the bird being the primary focus amidst simple surroundings.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the Havell family's expertise in aquatint, a technique characterized by tonal gradations that render the crane and its environment with nuanced depth.
History & Provenance
The creation of Hooping Crane continues the engraving tradition established by Robert Havell Jr.'s father, Robert Havell the Elder, and uncle, Luke Havell, highlighting the family's legacy in the field.
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Artist & collection
Artist
The Havell family of Reading, Berkshire, England, included a number of notable engravers, etchers and painters, as well as writers, publishers, educators, and musicians.
