Artwork
Louisiana Heron
Louisiana Heron 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
Louisiana Heron is a hand-colored engraving and aquatint print created in 1834 on Whatman wove paper, a common medium for fine printmaking at the time.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a Louisiana heron, a North American wading bird, standing on a log in a serene, tropical landscape with palm trees and water, conveying a sense of calm and tranquility.
Technique & Style
The work showcases detailed, naturalistic rendering, with a focus on color and composition that creates depth and dimensionality, characteristic of the aquatint technique.
History & Provenance
The print was produced by Robert Havell Jr., a member of a prominent English family of engravers and artists known for their expertise in aquatint.
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.
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