Artwork
Small Green-Crested Flycatcher
Small Green-Crested Flycatcher is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Robert Havell Jr.. It dates from 1832 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Small Green-Crested Flycatcher is a hand-colored engraving and aquatint print on Whatman wove paper, created by Robert Havell Jr. in 1832.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two Small Green-Crested Flycatcher birds perched on a branch with green leaves and red berries, one in flight and the other stationary, against a plain background. The image is a natural history illustration, showcasing the artist's attention to detail and commitment to accurately representing the species.
Technique & Style
The work combines precise engraving with subtle hand-coloring, demonstrating the Havell family's expertise in aquatint. Fine lines and shading are used to bring out the details of the birds and their surroundings, reflecting a careful and meticulous approach to the illustration.
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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