Solitary Flycatcher
1828
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1828
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Solitary Flycatcher is a 1828 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two birds perched on tall, thin reeds. One bird is dark with a pale belly, and the other is lighter with a grayish head. The reeds have long, narrow leaves and some dry, brown stems mixed in. The background is plain white, keeping all focus on the birds and plants. The birds are labeled as "Solitary Flycatcher," and the plant is called "Vulgo Cane." This kind of detailed nature art was meant to look very precise. Next, check out the technique: engraving.
