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Duck Decoy

Max Fernekes

National Gallery of Art

This painting displays a duck decoy carved and painted with various shades of brown, black, and beige on an off-white background. The decoy’s head is turned to the left, and the body is oriented horizontally. A cord hangs from the bottom, and the artist's signature "Max Fernekes 1938" is at the center bottom of the painting.

Artwork Details

Date
1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4684 × 3474 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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