1836
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Shoveller Duck is a 1836 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, depicting Duck, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a Shoveller Duck in a natural setting. It's an image of a bird, detailed and realistic. The artist took time to draw the feathers and texture of the duck, which is interesting because it shows the artist's attention to detail and care for the subject. This attention to detail suggests the artist was trying to show the beauty of nature. The duck is depicted in a simple, yet effective way, which makes it stand out. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Havell, Jr., Robert.
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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