1834
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Willow Grous is a 1834 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows a family of willow grouse—a big, speckled male standing tall on a rocky hill, a smaller female nearby, and a group of fluffy chicks huddled together. The background has wildflowers, green grass, and a few bushes, all painted in soft, warm colors. The birds look very real, with careful details in their feathers and eyes. The artist used a mix of etching and hand-painting to make the colors pop, especially the red on the male’s neck. This kind of detailed nature art was popular in the early 1800s. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this one made prints look so sharp.
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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