1835
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Stormy Petrel is a 1835 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts two birds in flight, with their wings spread wide, over a turbulent sea. The birds are dark brown with white patches on their wings and yellow feet. A small wooden object, possibly a barrel, is visible in the water to the left of the birds. The birds appear to be in mid-flight, with their wings beating rapidly as they soar over the choppy waves. The sea is depicted in shades of gray and blue, with white foam visible on the surface. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of dynamic energy, capturing the movement and power of the birds in flight. Look up more works by the 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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