Edmund I Havell Paintings

Edmund Havell was a British artist known for his skills in engraving and painting. Born in 1803 in Reading, Berkshire, England, he was part of the Havell family, which included several notable artists. His father, Luke Havell, was also an artist and engraver, and it is believed that Edmund developed his artistic skills under his father's tutelage.

Havell's career is not as well documented as some of his contemporaries, but it is known that he exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1825 to 1831. His works during this time were primarily landscapes, which were quite popular in England during the 19th century. The romanticism of the era, with its emphasis on the beauty and power of nature, greatly influenced Havell's artistic style.

He also worked as an engraver, which was a common profession for artists at the time who needed to supplement their income. Engraving allowed paintings and other artworks to be reproduced and disseminated to a wider audience. Unfortunately, Edmund Havell's career was cut short when he died relatively young, in 1849.

While Edmund I Havell may not have achieved the lasting fame of some of his contemporaries, he was a competent artist within the Havell family line, which included more renowned figures such as William Havell, who was known for his landscape paintings, and Robert Havell Jr., famous for his collaboration with John James Audubon on the engravings for 'The Birds of America'. Edmund's contributions to the family's artistic legacy, however, remain a small but noteworthy part of the British art history of the period.