Artwork
Black Warrior
Black Warrior is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Robert Havell Jr.. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Black Warrior is a print created by Robert Havell Jr. in 1830, combining hand-coloring with engraving and aquatint techniques on Whatman wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print features two hawks, one perched and one in flight, rendered in shades of brown and gray with detailed feathers and talons, set against naturalistically depicted branches.
Technique & Style
Havell Jr.'s use of aquatint achieves tonal effects, while hand-coloring and detailed engraving create a realistic and dimensional representation of the hawks, showcasing the artist's skill and craftsmanship.
History & Provenance
As a member of a family of engravers, etchers, and painters, Havell Jr. followed a tradition established by his father and uncle, leveraging the family's expertise in aquatint and engagement with Indian art and culture.
Artist & collection
Artist
The Havell family of Reading, Berkshire, England, included a number of notable engravers, etchers and painters, as well as writers, publishers, educators, and musicians.
