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Greater Yellow Leg Decoy

Samuel W. Ford

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a bird. It depicts a side profile of a bird with a long, slender beak and a streamlined body. The bird's plumage is detailed with a combination of earthy brown and grey tones with soft feather patterns. The shading gives a three-dimensional feel to the bird's body. The background is a plain, neutral shade, emphasizing the bird. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon, featuring a realistic depiction of a bird similar to Audubon's ornithological illustrations.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
3421 × 2964 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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