1834
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Wilson's Plover is a 1834 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting features two birds standing on a rocky outcropping in the water, with one bird facing left and the other facing right. The birds have brown feathers with white undersides and black beaks. The rocky outcropping is gray with some greenery behind it. In the background, the water is depicted in shades of blue and green, with some ripples on the surface. The overall atmosphere of the painting is serene and peaceful, with the birds seemingly engaged in a quiet moment together. The painting is a beautiful example of Romanticism, and the artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of calm and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist, you might want to 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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