Artwork
Lincoln Finch
Lincoln Finch is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Robert Havell Jr.. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Lincoln Finch is a hand-colored engraving and aquatint print created by Robert Havell Jr. in 1834 on Whatman wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two finches in a lush, natural setting, with detailed renderings of their plumage and surroundings, showcasing the artist's attention to ornithological and botanical detail.
Technique & Style
Havell Jr. employed fine lines and layered tones to achieve a realistic representation of the birds and their environment, exemplifying the Havell family's expertise in aquatint and printmaking traditions.
History & Provenance
As a member of a family of artists and engravers, Robert Havell Jr. continued a family legacy in printmaking, drawing on his experience and that of his father, Robert Havell the Elder.
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.
