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Summer or Wood Duck

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of wood ducks. The image features a group of wood ducks among leafy branches. Two ducks are perched on a branch, facing each other. Their plumage displays colors such as blues, greens, browns, and whites. Below, another duck is shown with wings spread. To the right, another duck is nestled in what seems to be a nest or hollow, looking outward. Detailed leaves frame the group, creating a naturalistic setting for the birds.

Artwork Details

Date
1834
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
3171 × 4705 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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