The image depicts two ducks swimming, created by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai. The artwork features two ducks. The duck on top is predominantly dark green with a yellow beak and orange spots around its eye. Its body displays a mix of green, pink, and black feathers. The duck at the bottom is mostly white with a black and blue head, and black and white tail feathers. The ducks are set against a beige background. There are several Japanese characters written vertically on the left side of the image. A branch with pink blossoms extends from the upper right corner. The image also features a signature in the bottom right corner.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 19th century
- Medium:
- Part of an album of woodblock prints (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 447 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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