This painting features two ducks on a rocky shore. One duck is resting and the other is standing. The duck on the left has brown feathers with white patches on its face and sides, pink legs, and webbed feet. The duck on the right has a dark body, a white patch near its wings, and an orange bill. Both ducks are on rocks with a hint of water in the background. The painting showcases detailed textures and precision in the ducks' anatomy, following the style of John James Audubon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1835
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4344 × 3157 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original