1831
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Yellow-throated Vireo is a 1831 ink by Robert Havell Jr., a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a yellow-throated vireo perched on a branch, surrounded by white flowers and green leaves. The bird is facing left, with its beak open as if singing. The branch is adorned with large, dark green leaves and clusters of small, white flowers. The background of the image is a light beige color. The image is a hand-colored engraving, aquatint on whatman wove paper, created in 1831. The level of detail and the use of color suggest a high level of craftsmanship. The image is a beautiful example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and nature. The artist, Havell, Jr., Robert, has captured the beauty of the natural world in this intricate and detailed engraving. For more information on the artist's work, 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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