White-Headed Eagle
1832
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1832
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
White-Headed Eagle is a 1832 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This eagle sits on a bare branch, its wings spread wide. Its feathers are mostly dark brown, but the tail has white-tipped edges. The bird’s head is mostly white, with a sharp black beak and dark eyes. Its talons grip the branch tightly, and the background is plain white. The artist used fine lines to show every feather and texture. The name *White-Headed Eagle* is written at the bottom, along with a scientific label. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this.
