Artwork
Rathbone Warbler
Rathbone Warbler is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Robert Havell Jr.. It dates from 1829 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Rathbone Warbler is a hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper, created by Robert Havell Jr. in 1829.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two bright yellow birds perched on a flowering branch, with pink and yellow flowers, dark green glossy leaves, and subtle brown stripes on the birds' chests. The detailed rendering of the natural scene suggests an appreciation for the beauty of the natural world.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the artist's skill in engraving and aquatint techniques, with careful lines and vivid colors that bring the birds and flowers to life against a plain background.
History & Provenance
Robert Havell Jr. was part of a family of artists and printmakers from Reading, Berkshire, England, known for their expertise in aquatint and connections to 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.
