Artwork
Green Black-Capt Flycatcher
Green Black-Capt Flycatcher is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Robert Havell Jr.. It dates from 1831 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Green Black-Capt Flycatcher is a print created by Robert Havell Jr. in 1831 using hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two birds with green and yellow plumage and black caps perched on a lush plant with large leaves and pink flowers, set against a neutral off-white background, evoking a sense of natural serenity.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the Havell family's expertise in aquatint, a technique they mastered, and features hand-coloring that adds vibrancy to the composition.
History & Provenance
Robert Havell Jr., from a family of engravers, etchers, painters, and publishers, produced this print within a tradition of printmaking and visual documentation, reflecting his family's long 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.
