1837
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sharp-tailed Grous is a 1837 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows two sharp-tailed grouse standing in a grassy field. Their feathers are a mix of brown, white, and black, blending into the landscape. In the background, there’s a small plant with blue berries and distant mountains under a pale sky. The artist used fine lines and shading to make the feathers look real. The name at the bottom says *Sharp-tailed Grous*, so this is a detailed study of these birds. If you like this kind of careful bird art, check out the technique: engraving.
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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