

A Japanese woodblock print depicts a mallard duck flying low over snow-covered reeds. The duck has a black head, white neck, and brown body with yellow on its wings and underbelly. Its wings are spread wide. The background features a blue sky transitioning to gray at the top with white specks representing snow. Several snow-covered reeds are visible in the foreground and background. Japanese text is written vertically on the left side. A red seal or signature is in the bottom-right corner.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1843
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 305 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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