1834
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Salt Water Marsh Hen is a 1834 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two birds wading in shallow water near tall reeds. The bird on the left has a dark body with a long, pointed beak and a mix of brown and white feathers. The one on the right stands taller, with a striped belly and a curved neck that arches upward. The artist used fine lines to show the texture of the birds’ feathers and the water’s surface. The colors are soft, with earthy browns and greens blending together. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one created detailed 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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