1829
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Winter Hawk is a 1829 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This hawk sits on a branch, wings spread wide, gripping a small animal in its talons. Its feathers are a mix of browns and whites, with sharp black markings. Tall reeds and green plants fill the background, while the ground looks wet and muddy. The artist used fine lines to show texture in the feathers and leaves, making the bird look almost real. This kind of detailed work was common in early 19th-century prints. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this created sharp, precise images.
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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