1837
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Lesser Red-poll is a 1837 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two small birds perched on a branch with green leaves and white berries. The bird on top has a pink chest and red head, while the one below is brown with a spotted chest. Both birds face slightly different directions, giving a natural feel. The artist used careful details to show the birds’ feathers and the plant’s texture. This type of art was meant to study nature closely. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made precise 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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