Rose-breasted Grosbeak
1832
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1832
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Rose-breasted Grosbeak is a 1832 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows five birds perched on a pine branch. The birds have bright colors—some are black and white, one has a pink chest, and another is brown and gray. The branch holds green needles and red berries. The artist used careful lines to show each feather and tiny detail. This is a hand-colored print, meaning colors were added by hand after the design was carved. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
