1827
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Roscoe's Yellow Throat is a 1827 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a small bird perched on a slender branch, surrounded by leaves and acorns. The bird's plumage is a striking combination of dark green and yellow, with a distinctive yellow throat patch. Its beak is pointed, and its legs are thin and brown. The branch is adorned with several leaves, some of which are partially hidden by the bird's body. The acorns are scattered throughout the composition, adding a sense of naturalism to the scene. The background is a soft, creamy color, which provides a subtle contrast to the vibrant hues of the bird and foliage. If you're interested in learning more about the artistic style that influenced this piece, you might want to 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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