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King Duck

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

This image depicts two ducks by a rocky shoreline. The duck on the left has a white body with black wings, a greenish-blue head, and a pinkish beak, standing on a rock. The duck on the right is brown with detailed feathers, sitting on the ground. The background shows an ocean with distant hills or cliffs. The painting demonstrates a high level of detail, capturing the textures of the feathers and rocks. This artwork is inspired by the style of John James Audubon.

Artwork Details

Date
1835
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
5363 × 3645 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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