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Dusky Duck

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two ducks near a grassy area. The ducks have detailed plumage with various earthy tones and a bright blue patch on their wings. One duck is sitting and the other is stretching its wings. The background features tall grasses.

Artwork Details

Date
1836
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
4286 × 3098 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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