1835
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jager is a 1835 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting features a bird standing on a grassy hill, with a shell lying nearby. The bird has a white chest, black and white striped neck, and dark brown wings and tail. Its beak is long and pointed, and it faces to the left. The background of the painting shows a body of water with distant landforms rising from it. The overall atmosphere is one of serenity, with the bird appearing calm and peaceful in its surroundings. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the bird and its surroundings. If you're interested in learning more about the Romanticism movement, you can explore its key characteristics and notable artists.
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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