Artwork
Turkey Buzzard
Turkey Buzzard 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
Turkey Buzzard is a hand-colored engraving and aquatint print created by Robert Havell Jr. in 1832 on Whatman wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two turkey buzzards perched on a bare branch, showcasing their detailed plumage and sharp features. The birds' poses and expressions are rendered with attention to naturalistic detail.
Technique & Style
The work combines engraving and aquatint techniques to achieve tonal depth, with fine lines used to create texture in the feathers and bark. This approach reflects the Havell family's expertise in reproductive printmaking and 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.
