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Pine Swamp Warbler, by Robert Havell Jr., ink, 1832

Pine Swamp Warbler

Robert Havell Jr.

1832

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Pine Swamp Warbler is a 1832 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Robert Havell Jr.
When & what style?
1832 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting features a branch with large green leaves and red berries, accompanied by two small birds perched on it. The birds have brown backs and yellow bellies, with one facing left and the other facing right. The branch is positioned diagonally from the bottom left to the top right of the image, with the birds situated in the middle. The background is a light beige color, providing a subtle contrast to the vibrant colors of the branch and birds. The attention to detail in this piece is impressive, with intricate lines and textures that bring the natural scene to life. If you're interested in exploring more works from the Romanticism movement, you might want to check out the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

About the artist

Portrait of Robert Havell Jr.
Artist

Robert Havell Jr.

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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