1832
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Night Hawk is a 1832 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a bird in flight, surrounded by leaves and insects. The bird is rendered in shades of brown and black, with white accents on its wings and tail. It appears to be flying towards the left side of the image. In the background, several leaves are visible, along with two insects. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of movement and energy, as if the bird is about to take off from the branch it is perched on. The level of detail in the painting is impressive, with intricate textures and patterns visible on the bird's feathers and the leaves. The use of color is also noteworthy, with a range of earthy tones that evoke a sense of naturalism. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.
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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