1838
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Violet-green Cormorant and Townsend's Cormorant is a 1838 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting features two large birds, likely cormorants, perched on a rocky outcropping. The bird on the left has a predominantly green body with a blue neck and an orange beak, while the bird on the right has a brown body with a yellow beak. Both birds are facing to the left, with their heads turned slightly towards each other. The background of the painting is a serene light blue, evoking a sense of calmness. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility, with the two birds seemingly enjoying each other's company. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the birds. To learn more about the artist behind this beautiful piece, look up 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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