The Surprised Ducks

Félix Bracquemond

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black-and-white image of three ducks standing in tall grass, looking startled and surprised, with a nude woman standing in a pond behind them. The ducks are in the foreground, with two on the right and one on the left. The woman is standing in the water with her arms crossed over her chest. She is surrounded by trees and bushes on both sides of the pond. The image is a highly detailed drawing with dense shading and texture. The artist's signature is in the lower-right corner, and a single letter "B" is in the lower-left corner. The overall scene depicts a serene and natural setting with a sense of surprise or alarm. The title is "The Surprised Ducks" and the artist is Félix Bracquemond.